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T257 LBO

1999 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,670 mi
Last recorded72,670 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Coupe71,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 LBO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 72,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 72,663 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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T257 LBO is a 1999 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 71,874 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T257 LBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T257 LBO registered?

T257 LBO is a 1999 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T257 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 LBO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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