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S901 AEU

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,855 mi
Last recorded83,855 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 AEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 81,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2011 77,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 69,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 66,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,095 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 54,171 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 54,171 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 49,942 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 49,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

due to exhaust blow emissions not tested

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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S901 AEU 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 83.3%.

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 S901 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S901 AEU?

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What year was S901 AEU registered?

S901 AEU is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S901 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 AEU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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