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S32 SEL

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,247 mi
Last recorded91,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 SEL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,247 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre worn inside edge

off side front tyre worn inside edge

off side rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,237 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

near side rear tyre worn inside edge

off side front tyre worn inside edge

off side rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,528 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,027 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,011 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,043 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,182 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S32 SEL is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S32 SEL, 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 S32 SEL registered?

S32 SEL is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S32 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S32 SEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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