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S638 LCW

1999 Proton Persona Xli

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,263 mi
Last recorded118,263 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Xli68,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 LCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 118,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 110,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 102,060 miles

1 new disc fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2006 102,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox bolts loose

handbrake has long travel

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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S638 LCW is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 68,611 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S638 LCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S638 LCW registered?

S638 LCW is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S638 LCW safe to buy?

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