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T122 XCG

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,749 mi
Last recorded52,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 XCG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,749 miles

front exhaust pipe leaking

nearside front seat belt stalk broken

nearside front tyre perished

rack moving in mountings

Fail 13 Jan 2015 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,797 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing but still functions as intended

Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,797 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing but still functions as intended

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,249 miles

N/S Steering Rack Gater insucure

N/S/R Tyre side wall starting to crack

O/S/R Tyre side wall starting to crack

Oil leak

SRS Light Flashing

Fail 17 Jan 2011 30,249 miles

N/S Steering Rack Gater insucure

N/S/R Tyre side wall starting to crack

O/S/R Tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Oil leak

SRS Light Flashing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 24,031 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,079 miles

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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T122 XCG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T122 XCG, 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 T122 XCG registered?

T122 XCG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T122 XCG safe to buy?

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