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S259 BSC

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 BSC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 89,282 miles

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

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

off side steering rack gator twisted but not burst

Fail 5 May 2010 89,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side steering rack gator twisted but not burst

Fail 23 Apr 2010 88,064 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,694 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 85,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,929 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 76,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 65,940 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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S259 BSC is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S259 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.

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What year was S259 BSC registered?

S259 BSC is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S259 BSC safe to buy?

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