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S526 AMW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,346 mi
Last recorded68,346 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 AMW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,346 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,594 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,493 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,874 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 55,864 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S526 AMW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S526 AMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S526 AMW?

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What year was S526 AMW registered?

S526 AMW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S526 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 AMW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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