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S455 AOW

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,519 mi
Last recorded127,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 AOW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 127,519 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 117,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,408 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,563 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 70,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,454 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 50,454 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 42,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre sidwalls perishing

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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S455 AOW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S455 AOW, 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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S455 AOW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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