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S688 SEL

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 SEL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,705 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,550 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,550 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,128 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 67,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,157 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 63,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 63,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 63,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S688 SEL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S688 SEL, 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 S688 SEL registered?

S688 SEL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S688 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S688 SEL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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