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T199 OWB

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 OWB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 79,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,397 miles

advise slight corrosion on some b/pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,256 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 67,233 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 52,490 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 52,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front 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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T199 OWB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T199 OWB, 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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T199 OWB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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