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S162 BGD

1999 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,155 mi
Last recorded23,155 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 BGD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 23,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,582 miles

front Reg plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,101 miles

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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S162 BGD is a 1999 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S162 BGD, 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 S162 BGD registered?

S162 BGD is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S162 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 BGD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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