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S988 ATV

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,706 mi
Last recorded62,706 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 ATV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,706 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 62,683 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,016 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,774 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 60,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,874 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,697 miles

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

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

both front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,345 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,662 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,930 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,642 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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S988 ATV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S988 ATV, 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 S988 ATV registered?

S988 ATV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S988 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 ATV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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