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S846 VPP

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,930 mi
Last recorded52,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 VPP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,743 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,325 miles

both front tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,567 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 45,567 miles

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

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)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,563 miles

NSF tyre perished

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

OSF tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,563 miles

NSF tyre perished

OSF tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,982 miles

Engine oil leak

NSR tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,720 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,545 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 33,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,042 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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S846 VPP is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S846 VPP, 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 S846 VPP registered?

S846 VPP is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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