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S393 BTV

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,398 mi
Last recorded58,398 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 BTV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 58,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 56,514 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 56,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 53,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,851 miles

no rear seats no rear seat belts

Fail 19 Nov 2021 50,844 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,232 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 49,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing brake line needs re routing

Nearside Rear hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,775 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,148 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 45,148 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,674 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,382 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 158,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,105 miles

ABS possibly removed from vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 34,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ABS possibly removed from vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,041 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,202 miles

abs system removed

rear seat and seatbelts removed

Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,202 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

abs system removed

rear seat and seatbelts removed

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,325 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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S393 BTV is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S393 BTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S393 BTV registered?

S393 BTV is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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