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S637 LCW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,571 mi
Last recorded92,571 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 LCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,571 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil on min leavel

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,994 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 70,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,008 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,152 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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S637 LCW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S637 LCW, 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 S637 LCW registered?

S637 LCW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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