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T217 JCJ

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 JCJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,907 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 78,902 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 78,900 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 53,049 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,976 miles

corrosion to drivers outer sill

Fail 14 Nov 2016 46,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion to drivers outer sill

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

tailgate struts weak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,780 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 3,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,053 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,662 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,400 miles

on test slight noise found in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,126 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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T217 JCJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T217 JCJ, 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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T217 JCJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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