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T169 TAE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2005
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 TAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2005 98,281 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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T169 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T169 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T169 TAE registered?

T169 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T169 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T169 TAE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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