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S108 EKN

1999 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,090 mi
Last recorded68,090 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 EKN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 68,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 68,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to rear of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,468 miles

battery insecure

child seat fitted

damage to rear end and lights

moisture around offside rear shock

oil leak around engine

park brake travel getting high

slight smearing of wipers

Fail 30 May 2008 52,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

both front tyres worn to min mark

child seat fitted

damage to rear end and lights

moisture around offside rear shock

oil leak around engine

park brake travel getting high

slight smearing of wipers

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 40,629 miles

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

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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S108 EKN is a 1999 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S108 EKN, 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 S108 EKN registered?

S108 EKN is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S108 EKN safe to buy?

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