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S779 FYG

1999 Proton Persona Coupe

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,465 mi
Last recorded95,465 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Coupe71,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 FYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 95,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 86,400 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 86,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise CAT Test not done due to exhaust blowing excessively

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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S779 FYG is a 1999 Proton Persona Coupe in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 71,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S779 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S779 FYG registered?

S779 FYG is a 1999 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S779 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 FYG 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 S779 FYG have outstanding finance?

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