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S738 JTH

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 JTH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 92,035 miles

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

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s headlamp image is slightly dim

n/s rear wheel rim is steel, all others are alloys but size is same across axles

slight fluctuation to n/s front brake

slight imbalance to rear brakes and fluctuation to o/s rear brake

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,169 miles

Front crossmember corroded "not within prescribed area".

Offside 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front chassis crossmember sorroded "not within prescribed area"

Offside 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 6 Dec 2011 82,345 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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 7 Dec 2010 78,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,154 miles

Rear bumper loose / damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2009 73,154 miles

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

Rear bumper loose / damaged

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,741 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 67,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 63,577 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 63,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light flashing

slight play in steering column attatchment

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,925 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,112 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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S738 JTH is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S738 JTH, 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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S738 JTH is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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