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S751 BVC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS751 BVC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 118,346 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,648 miles

Hand brake travel becoming long.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 93,973 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 93,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,582 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 75,156 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S751 BVC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S751 BVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S751 BVC registered?

S751 BVC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S751 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S751 BVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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