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S469 ADO

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,285 mi
Last recorded63,285 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 ADO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,285 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 63,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,240 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,240 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 546,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 54,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,025 miles

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

slight play in n/s front steering rack end.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 51,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s front steering rack end.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,548 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre flat, found nail in tyre, repairable.

oil leak fron engine, recommend investigating.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre flat, found nail in tyre, repairable.

oil leak fron engine, recommend investigating.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,929 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing on outter side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,430 miles

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

air bag light flashing on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,136 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,179 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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S469 ADO is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S469 ADO, 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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S469 ADO is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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