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S643 BKO

1999 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,614 mi
Last recorded72,614 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 BKO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,614 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 72,605 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,358 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,358 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 50,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,285 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 38,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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S643 BKO is a 1999 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S643 BKO, 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 S643 BKO registered?

S643 BKO is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S643 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S643 BKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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