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S473 JMJ

1999 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,164 mi
Last recorded79,164 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 JMJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,333 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,721 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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S473 JMJ is a 1999 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S473 JMJ, 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 S473 JMJ?

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What year was S473 JMJ registered?

S473 JMJ is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S473 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 JMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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