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S318 COU

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,710 mi
Last recorded43,710 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 COU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,710 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 43,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,033 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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S318 COU is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S318 COU, 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 S318 COU?

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What year was S318 COU registered?

S318 COU is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S318 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S318 COU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S318 COU have outstanding finance?

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