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S829 DHR

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,527 mi
Last recorded117,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 DHR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 117,527 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2014 117,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing

steering lock inoperative

Fail 24 Jan 2013 112,602 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing

steering lock inoperative

Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,869 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 106,869 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,467 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 101,458 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,653 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 73,551 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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S829 DHR is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S829 DHR, 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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S829 DHR is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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