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S612 VKW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 VKW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,806 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 70,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,499 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S612 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S612 VKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S612 VKW registered?

S612 VKW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S612 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 VKW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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