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S304 XHJ

1999 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 XHJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2012 127,268 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Some wear in rack ends

Pass 23 Jan 2012 127,268 miles

Exhaust corroded

Some wear in rack ends

Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 115,643 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 115,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 110,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 89,745 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 89,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,584 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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S304 XHJ is a 1999 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S304 XHJ, 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 S304 XHJ registered?

S304 XHJ is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S304 XHJ safe to buy?

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