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T273 UON

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,138 mi
Last recorded59,138 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 UON
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,333 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,378 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,258 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,737 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 39,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,648 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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T273 UON is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T273 UON, 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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What year was T273 UON registered?

T273 UON is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T273 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for T273 UON shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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