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T108 TAE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,260 mi
Last recorded90,260 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 TAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 90,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system obviously removed various items removed (1.6 (f))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged both wires missing from sensor (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,696 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 61,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,457 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 51,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 38,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,906 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,484 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,847 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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T108 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T108 TAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T108 TAE registered?

T108 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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