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S405 BTX

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 BTX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,733 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriated

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wing rusty

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,593 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wing rusty

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f wing rusty

rear exhaust been temp. patch repaired

Oil leak

battery touch bonnet (fire hazard

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,925 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,155 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,222 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 26,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S405 BTX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S405 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S405 BTX registered?

S405 BTX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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