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S737 ENV

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 ENV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,145 miles

Oil leak

offside front and both rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,143 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front and both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,487 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 107,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,730 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,318 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,518 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,874 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,361 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 65,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,191 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S737 ENV is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S737 ENV, 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 S737 ENV registered?

S737 ENV is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S737 ENV safe to buy?

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