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S459 NCW

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,315 mi
Last recorded22,315 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 NCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 22,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 22,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight damage to osf wing but not resulting in sharp edge

slight surface corrosion on mechanical components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 22,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 21,786 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 21,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 20,322 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 20,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,313 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,629 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,811 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 15,811 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,408 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 12,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 10,965 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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S459 NCW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S459 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.

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What year was S459 NCW registered?

S459 NCW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S459 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 NCW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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