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S85 SYA

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 SYA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear passenger seat missing

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,777 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,001 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,439 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,700 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,832 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,958 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,899 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,433 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,271 miles

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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S85 SYA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S85 SYA, 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.

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What year was S85 SYA registered?

S85 SYA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S85 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 SYA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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