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S768 AWK

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,335 mi
Last recorded56,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 AWK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 56,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 56,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 54,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 48,014 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 44,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 42,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,838 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,754 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,816 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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S768 AWK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S768 AWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S768 AWK registered?

S768 AWK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S768 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S768 AWK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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