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S735 GWW

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,812 mi
Last recorded91,812 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 GWW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit and requires further attention soon

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 91,790 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 86,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front floors slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front shocker legs slightly corroded

both front suspensiuon arms slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded

front sub-frame slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear light lens repaired by tape

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear inner sidelight in-op

offside steering rack gaitor slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear drop link bushe sslightly perished

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,302 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,302 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,990 miles

corrosion forming to exhaust system

cracks forming to rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion forming to exhaust system

cracks forming to rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,146 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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S735 GWW is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S735 GWW, 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 S735 GWW registered?

S735 GWW is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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