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T296 KGW

1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,607 mi
Last recorded67,607 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang57,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 KGW
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,607 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel just acceptable

offside rear brake effiecency acceptable but low on footbrake and handbrake

Pass 5 May 2007 60,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 57,547 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 57,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion 0f rear exhaust system

slight leak on exhaust system rear center

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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T296 KGW is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T296 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 T296 KGW registered?

T296 KGW is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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