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S746 JTH

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,291 mi
Last recorded88,291 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 JTH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,291 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 88,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 68,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,869 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 53,869 miles

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

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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S746 JTH is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S746 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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What year was S746 JTH registered?

S746 JTH is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S746 JTH safe to buy?

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