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T280 KGW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 KGW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,928 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,928 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,541 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2011 63,516 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 63,516 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,885 miles

down pipe flexi ring rusted loose and rattles

oil leak aroun head gasket and t belt covers

radiator core braking down

rear disk rusting up

rear number plate fading

rear trailing arm bushes have play due to worn and cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2009 54,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

down pipe flexi ring rusted loose and rattles

oil leak aroun head gasket and t belt covers

radiator core braking down

rear disk rusting up

rear number plate fading

rear trailing arm bushes have play due to worn and cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,247 miles

handbrake near stop

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,363 miles

nearside and offside front disc's slightly warped

Fail 24 Jan 2007 42,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front disc's showing signs of being warped

Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 35,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T280 KGW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T280 KGW, 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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T280 KGW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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