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S871 SWC

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,332 mi
Last recorded42,332 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 SWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,332 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,081 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 17,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,679 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,184 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 13,792 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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S871 SWC is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S871 SWC, 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 S871 SWC registered?

S871 SWC is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S871 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 SWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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