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S257 RCA

1999 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 RCA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2006 144,439 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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S257 RCA is a 1999 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S257 RCA, 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 S257 RCA registered?

S257 RCA is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S257 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 RCA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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