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S904 AEU

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,317 mi
Last recorded66,317 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 AEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,317 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,731 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,264 miles

light front brake disc 15k distort noted

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,264 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

light front brake disc 15k distort noted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 50,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

slight play in lower steering column...

Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,381 miles

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

near side front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,414 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 40,357 miles

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

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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S904 AEU is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon 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 S904 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

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What year was S904 AEU registered?

S904 AEU is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S904 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S904 AEU 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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