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S591 VKW

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,364 mi
Last recorded101,364 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 VKW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,364 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,041 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,809 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 75,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,857 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 67,850 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,032 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,123 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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S591 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S591 VKW, 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 S591 VKW registered?

S591 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S591 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S591 VKW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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