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S517 AMW

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 AMW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 99,108 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 99,106 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 93,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,338 miles

n/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2007 84,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,095 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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S517 AMW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S517 AMW, 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 S517 AMW registered?

S517 AMW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S517 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 AMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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