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T132 GRC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,427 mi
Last recorded38,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 GRC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 38,424 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 36,542 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 34,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,362 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 22,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,610 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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T132 GRC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T132 GRC, 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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T132 GRC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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