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S682 BTV

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,513 mi
Last recorded88,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS682 BTV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,513 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,562 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 81,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

S.R.S warning flashing!

battery insecure!

offside rear brake has been hot!

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated!

Fail 20 Jan 2012 72,881 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

S.R.S warning flashing!

battery insecure!

offside rear brake has been hot!

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated!

Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,407 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 64,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside rearlamp assy slightly damaged/wet!

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,348 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

n/s h/lamp aim on base of limit

noises from rear brakes

Fail 4 Jan 2008 48,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

n/s h/lamp aim on base of limit

noises from rear brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,833 miles

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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S682 BTV is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S682 BTV, 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.

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What year was S682 BTV registered?

S682 BTV is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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