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S725 REY

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,139 mi
Last recorded121,139 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 REY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 121,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 121,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 103,733 miles

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

nail in tread o/s front tyre

Pass 21 May 2011 97,388 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 82,836 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 72,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 64,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 52,229 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 43,511 miles

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

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

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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S725 REY is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S725 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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What year was S725 REY registered?

S725 REY is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S725 REY safe to buy?

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