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S833 TMY

1999 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 TMY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,533 miles

both steering rack gators deteriating

drivers seatbelt frayed slightly

front brake pads wearing low

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,533 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both steering rack gators deteriating

drivers seatbelt frayed slightly

front brake pads wearing low

front reg plate slightly damaged

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,920 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Slight exaust blow from mid pipe joint

Fail 6 Jun 2008 39,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 32,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 30 May 2007 32,321 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Fail 2 May 2006 29,240 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 29,240 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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S833 TMY is a 1999 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S833 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 27 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S833 TMY registered?

S833 TMY is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S833 TMY safe to buy?

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