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S875 AWK

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 AWK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 70,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,560 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy oil leak from head gasket

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,508 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cracks in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,508 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cracks in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,928 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 47,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracking on inner and outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,559 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sligt cracking on inner and outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,990 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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S875 AWK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S875 AWK, 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 S875 AWK registered?

S875 AWK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S875 AWK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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