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S316 VVR

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 VVR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,621 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,916 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,724 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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S316 VVR is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S316 VVR, 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

How do I check the history of S316 VVR?

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What year was S316 VVR registered?

S316 VVR is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S316 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S316 VVR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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