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S43 SGA

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 SGA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise heavy oil leak from engine area

advise stickers offside upper and lower windscreen outwith swept area

Fail 16 Jan 2009 89,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise heavy oil leak from engine area

advise stickers offside upper and lower windscreen outwith swept area

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,115 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED..BUT BOTH COIL SPRINGS ARE COMPLETE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Fail 15 Jan 2008 79,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED..BUT BOTH COIL SPRINGS ARE COMPLETE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,436 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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S43 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S43 SGA, 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 S43 SGA registered?

S43 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S43 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 SGA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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