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S218 VUK

1999 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,825 mi
Last recorded59,825 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 VUK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,825 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE ARE WORN INNER 3/4

N/S/F HEADLAMP IS DAMP

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK END

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT INNER WINGS SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

Fail 3 Nov 2009 59,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F HEADLAMP IS DAMP

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE ARE WORN INNER 3/4

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK END

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT INNER WINGS SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,745 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 55,741 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,124 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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S218 VUK is a 1999 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S218 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S218 VUK registered?

S218 VUK is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S218 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 VUK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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