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S932 BAF

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,609 mi
Last recorded50,609 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS932 BAF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,609 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear shocks

Damage to radiator

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Front pads friction material less than backing plate

Front tyres worn on inner edge

OSF 4mm, OSR 5mm, NSF 3mm, NSR 2mm

Rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Rear trailing arms both forward bushes perished

Fail 16 Sep 2016 50,609 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear shocks

Damage to radiator

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Front pads friction material less than backing plate

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

OSF 4mm, OSR 5mm, NSF 3mm, NSR 2mm

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Rear trailing arms both forward bushes perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,210 miles

Oil leak sump area

Rear suspension arm forward bushes bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 47,180 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak sump area

Rear suspension arm forward bushes bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

please check timing belt replacement history

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2014 44,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

please check timing belt replacement history

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,534 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,995 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,739 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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S932 BAF is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S932 BAF, 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 S932 BAF registered?

S932 BAF is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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