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S602 VKW

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,336 mi
Last recorded51,336 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 VKW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,336 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jan 2011 51,336 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,788 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all four brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all four brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,267 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 39,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,390 miles

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,422 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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S602 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S602 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 S602 VKW registered?

S602 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S602 VKW safe to buy?

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