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S52 SGA

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,199 mi
Last recorded106,199 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 SGA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 106,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

oil leak from engine area

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,297 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 91,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 90,614 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 90,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 88,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 85,691 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 85,691 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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S52 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S52 SGA, 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 S52 SGA registered?

S52 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S52 SGA safe to buy?

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