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S58 SGA

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,449 mi
Last recorded122,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 SGA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 122,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc's

rear chassis legs corroded but not with in prescribed area

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,449 miles

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

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

front brake disc's

rear chassis legs corroded but not with in prescribed area

Pass 19 Jan 2010 118,098 miles

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

advise o/s seat belt deteriated

advise o/s wiper blade deteriated

Fail 19 Jan 2010 118,098 miles

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

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

advise o/s seat belt deteriated

advise o/s wiper blade deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 112,212 miles

serious oil leak at filter

Fail 13 Jan 2009 112,212 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

serious oil leak at filter

Fail 16 Jan 2008 105,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,181 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 96,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,776 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 87,776 miles

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

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

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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S58 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S58 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 S58 SGA registered?

S58 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S58 SGA safe to buy?

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