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J77 ASC

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,612 mi
Last recorded52,612 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 ASC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,612 miles

Front to rear brake pipes(x2) showing signs of slight corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has very slight marking

Fail 19 Aug 2009 52,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes(x2) showing signs of slight corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has very slight marking

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,932 miles

front tyres near wear indicators

oil leak at sump area

Fail 29 May 2008 49,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres near wear indicators

oil leak at sump area

Pass 22 May 2007 47,164 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 43,912 miles

Center section of exhaust corroded will be required in the near future.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 43,912 miles

Center section of exhaust corroded will be required in the near future.

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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J77 ASC is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J77 ASC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J77 ASC registered?

J77 ASC is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is J77 ASC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 ASC shows 7 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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