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S81 WYC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,281 mi
Last recorded81,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 WYC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,281 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,888 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,886 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,591 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 51,863 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 51,863 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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S81 WYC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S81 WYC, 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 S81 WYC registered?

S81 WYC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S81 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 WYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S81 WYC have outstanding finance?

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