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T174 TAE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,921 mi
Last recorded70,921 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 TAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,921 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both rear main suspension arm bushes perishing

advise both rear tyres have staggered wear

advise oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise both rear main suspension arm bushes perishing

advise both rear tyres have staggered wear

advise oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,498 miles

o/s/r shox damp

slight exaust blow

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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T174 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T174 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 T174 TAE registered?

T174 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T174 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T174 TAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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