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S458 NCW

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 NCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,567 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,567 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,824 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,265 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine leaking oil

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine leaking oil

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,654 miles

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

nsf brake looks like it has be stuck on at some point but not at time of test

osr tyre tread is splitting slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,804 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 4 Mar 2010 77,804 miles

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,964 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 74,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,402 miles

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

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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S458 NCW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S458 NCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S458 NCW?

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What year was S458 NCW registered?

S458 NCW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S458 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S458 NCW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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