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S819 TMY

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,888 mi
Last recorded61,888 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 TMY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,038 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 46,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,468 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,471 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 33,471 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 28,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,679 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 23,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking in front tyres and nearside rear tyre

deterioration in front number plate

slight damage to offside wing mirror

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,787 miles

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

cracking in front tyres and nearside rear tyre

deterioration in front number plate

slight damage to offside wing mirror

Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,703 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,871 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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S819 TMY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S819 TMY, 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 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S819 TMY registered?

S819 TMY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S819 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S819 TMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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