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S254 BSC

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,926 mi
Last recorded72,926 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 BSC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,926 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,179 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 61,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,691 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,848 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,345 miles

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

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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S254 BSC is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver 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 S254 BSC, 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 S254 BSC registered?

S254 BSC is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S254 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 BSC 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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