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S742 HGD

1999 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 HGD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,401 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorated to excess

Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside wiper blade deteriorated to excess

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiator deterioated

Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f brake back plate rusted

radiator weak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f brake back plate rusted

radiator weak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,178 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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S742 HGD is a 1999 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc 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 S742 HGD, 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 S742 HGD registered?

S742 HGD is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S742 HGD safe to buy?

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