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S678 TRJ

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,740 mi
Last recorded175,740 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 TRJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 175,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 175,740 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 168,890 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 168,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 157,063 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 157,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 146,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 138,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 127,436 miles

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

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

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

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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S678 TRJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S678 TRJ, 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 S678 TRJ registered?

S678 TRJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S678 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S678 TRJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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