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S22 GOU

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,295 mi
Last recorded68,295 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 GOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,295 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened os and ns (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 68,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear half of main PIPES both (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,283 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 63,283 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,688 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,779 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,778 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,155 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 37,155 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,221 miles

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

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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S22 GOU is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S22 GOU, 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 S22 GOU registered?

S22 GOU is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is S22 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S22 GOU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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