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S717 BMR

1999 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 BMR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,385 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 83,155 miles

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

lower effort offside rear parking brake

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2011 83,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

lower effort offside rear parking brake

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,855 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 48,435 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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S717 BMR is a 1999 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S717 BMR, 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 S717 BMR registered?

S717 BMR is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S717 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 BMR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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