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S71 SGA

1999 Proton Persona Xli

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,959 mi
Last recorded54,959 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Xli68,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 SGA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking offside rear inner wall

unable to inspect brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brakes unable to inspect undersealed

slight bulge nearside outer wall

slight cracking offside inner side wall tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,852 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 25,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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S71 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 68,611 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S71 SGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S71 SGA registered?

S71 SGA is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S71 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 SGA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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