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S724 REY

1999 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,760 mi
Last recorded124,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 REY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 124,760 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear suspension struts slightly weak

rear indicater bulbs starting to deterioprate in colour

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear susspension creaking

rear top suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under fl;oors,chassis rails,steering and suspension nmountains,inner and outer sills,rear tow bar and mountains starting to corrode

Fail 26 May 2011 124,758 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear suspension struts slightly weak

rear indicater bulbs starting to deterioprate in colour

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear susspension creaking

rear top suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under fl;oors,chassis rails,steering and suspension nmountains,inner and outer sills,rear tow bar and mountains starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2010 115,908 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 115,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 109,050 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 97,743 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 97,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,219 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 89,218 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,036 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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S724 REY is a 1999 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S724 REY, 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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S724 REY is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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