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T293 KGW

1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,251 mi
Last recorded35,251 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang57,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 KGW
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to front of vehicle

catilitic convertor colapsed

n/s sill/floor damaged

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

n/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

n/s/r strut damp with oil

power steering belt noisey and cracked

rear no plate peeling

rear seat base loose

Fail 13 Nov 2008 35,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to front of vehicle

catilitic convertor colapsed

condensation in o/s/f head lamp

engine oil level low[done]

n/s sill/floor damaged

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

n/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

n/s/r strut damp with oil

power steering belt noisey and cracked

rear no plate peeling

rear seat base loose

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,719 miles

advice air bag light flahing

brake fluid needs slight top up

Fail 24 Sep 2007 30,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advice air bag light flahing

brake fluid needs slight top up

Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,824 miles

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

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

front wipers splitting.

o/s/r tyre wall perishing.

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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T293 KGW is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Purple 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 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 57,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T293 KGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T293 KGW registered?

T293 KGW is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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