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T180 TAE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,430 mi
Last recorded50,430 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 TAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 50,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 31,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,242 miles

Front & rear subframes & suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

Rear brake backplates corroded

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED/HOLED

Fail 3 Dec 2012 30,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front & rear subframes & suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

Rear brake backplates corroded

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED/HOLED

Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,968 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,703 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,506 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 26,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,102 miles

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

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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T180 TAE 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 T180 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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T180 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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