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S698 BTV

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,191 mi
Last recorded85,191 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 BTV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 85,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 85,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,954 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,406 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,982 miles

General underbody & suspension component corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subfraame mounting/sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody & suspension component corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,263 miles

General suspension and underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 80,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

General suspension and underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front indicator lamp slightly damaged but works ok

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front indicator lamp slightly damaged but works ok

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,350 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,350 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,926 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 72,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 56,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,576 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 41,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight perishing to vario0us steering and suspension bushes †o\s\r tyre worn edges †minor dents and scratches to body panels †gearbox wet with oil †nsr mud flap loose

Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,245 miles

slight perishing to vario0us steering and suspension bushes †o\s\r tyre worn edges †minor dents and scratches to body panels †gearbox wet with oil †nsr mud flap loose

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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S698 BTV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S698 BTV, 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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S698 BTV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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