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T268 LBO

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 LBO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 65,580 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Rear wiper blade required split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Bonnet difficult to open

Rear wiper blade required split

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,539 miles

Brake fluid low

Nearside front tyre worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14

Offside door sep trim insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2009 60,539 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake fluid low

Nearside front tyre worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door sep trim insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,070 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 56,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,438 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,990 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,990 miles

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

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

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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T268 LBO is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T268 LBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T268 LBO registered?

T268 LBO is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T268 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T268 LBO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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