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S72 SYA

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,467 mi
Last recorded46,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 SYA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,467 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 21 Jul 2008 45,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 38,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,687 miles

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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S72 SYA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S72 SYA, 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 S72 SYA registered?

S72 SYA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S72 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 SYA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S72 SYA have outstanding finance?

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