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S709 RWG

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,186 mi
Last recorded24,186 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 RWG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,060 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 17,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,258 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 15,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,074 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 14,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S709 RWG 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 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 S709 RWG, 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 S709 RWG registered?

S709 RWG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S709 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 RWG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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