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S25 LUC

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,824 mi
Last recorded48,824 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 LUC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 48,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,299 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,632 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,036 miles

offside front brake binding slighly

offside front tyre low in pressure

Fail 21 Jul 2016 45,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front brake binding slighly

offside front tyre low in pressure

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,876 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,233 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,158 miles

airbag fault warning light flashing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag fault warning light flashing

nearside front indicator lamp has water inside

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,051 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2005 32,183 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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S25 LUC is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S25 LUC, 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 S25 LUC registered?

S25 LUC is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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