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S688 XWC

1999 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,747 mi
Last recorded91,747 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 XWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 91,747 miles

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

oil leal (engine)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 78,722 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 78,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,240 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 63,113 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,450 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 52,230 miles

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

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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S688 XWC is a 1999 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S688 XWC, 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 S688 XWC registered?

S688 XWC is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 February 1999.

Is S688 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S688 XWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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