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S517 AOW

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 AOW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 114,993 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Fail 29 May 2012 114,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Pass 21 May 2011 107,181 miles

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

f/o/s headlamp lens slight damage

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

rear tail box mounting rubber splitting

slight play f/n/s steering rack arm

Fail 12 May 2011 107,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

f/o/s headlamp lens slight damage

f/o/s mirror slight damage

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

rear tail box mounting rubber splitting

slight play f/n/s steering rack arm

Pass 13 May 2010 96,523 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight leak

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 96,503 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorbers slight leak

brake master cyl level low

handbrake lever travel

o/s mirror damaged

o/s wiper split on ends

r/n/s indicator lens damaged/ temporary repair

radiator insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 84,312 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 84,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 77,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,553 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 74,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket snapped,system is still secure

Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,587 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 AOW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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