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S956 JRW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,618 mi
Last recorded29,618 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 JRW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 29,618 miles

ADVISE BONNET STIFF TO OPEN

Nail in front tyre

Fail 29 May 2013 29,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE BONNET STIFF TO OPEN

Nail in front tyre

Fail 17 May 2013 29,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 May 2012 24,459 miles

Horn slightly defective

Pass 6 May 2011 22,866 miles

offside front nearside front and offside rear tyres perished.

offside front tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 7 May 2010 20,525 miles

all tyres perished and cracked too side walls

offside tyre has cuts too side wall on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2010 20,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all tyres perished and cracked too side walls

offside tyre has cuts too side wall on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2009 19,091 miles

o/s front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 8 May 2009 19,091 miles

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

o/s front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 10 May 2008 17,171 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Fail 7 May 2008 17,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,952 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 14,952 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S956 JRW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S956 JRW, 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 S956 JRW registered?

S956 JRW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S956 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 JRW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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