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S179 BGD

1999 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 BGD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 60,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,016 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 44,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,302 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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S179 BGD is a 1999 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S179 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 S179 BGD registered?

S179 BGD is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S179 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 BGD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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