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T135 TAE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 TAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,910 miles

vehicle built for rallying purpous

Pass 23 Aug 2015 108,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2015 108,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2014 104,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 104,551 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 103,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 97,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 74,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 74,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,786 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 70,786 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both steering rack boots in poor condition

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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T135 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T135 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 T135 TAE registered?

T135 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T135 TAE safe to buy?

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