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S606 VKW

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,465 mi
Last recorded61,465 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 VKW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,692 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 59,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,632 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 55,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,386 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 53,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,226 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,038 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 31,657 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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S606 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S606 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.

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What year was S606 VKW registered?

S606 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S606 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S606 VKW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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