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S518 AMW

1999 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,775 mi
Last recorded80,775 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 AMW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,775 miles

o/s front indicator slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,592 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 64,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid dirty

front disk's corroded

handbrake has a lot of travel

rear disk's corroded

rear disk's scored

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2010 62,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid dirty

front disk's corroded

handbrake has a lot of travel

rear disk's corroded

rear disk's scored

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

offside front indicator condensated

offside front indicator lens cracked not showing white light

rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 25 Nov 2009 59,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

offside front indicator condensated

offside front indicator lens cracked not showing white light

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,952 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack on the inner side walls

Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack on the inner side walls

Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,848 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 51,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,811 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,786 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 42,725 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 42,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S518 AMW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S518 AMW registered?

S518 AMW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S518 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 AMW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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