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S834 TMY

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,427 mi
Last recorded36,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 TMY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,427 miles

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 14 Jun 2016 36,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,639 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Jun 2015 25,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,930 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,529 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 11,428 miles

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

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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S834 TMY is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S834 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S834 TMY registered?

S834 TMY is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S834 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S834 TMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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