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T188 TAE

1999 Proton Persona Xli

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,524 mi
Last recorded102,524 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Xli68,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 TAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,524 miles

None of the previously advised items have been adressed

Fail 15 Oct 2007 102,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Appears to be slight clonk at engine area when pulling away (Possibly worn engine mounting - needs further investigation)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S steering rack arm bush

Both front tyres have slight tears at outer sidewalls

N/S W/Blade getting abit split

N/S/R light lens cracked abit

Rear tyres getting abit low on tread at inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,734 miles

front number plate damaged

both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

play in offside steering arm joint

slight leaks from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 9 Nov 2006 95,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edges

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

play in offside steering rack arm joint

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,003 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 79,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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T188 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 68,611 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T188 TAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T188 TAE registered?

T188 TAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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