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T387 VNU

1999 Proton Persona Xli

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,595 mi
Last recorded82,595 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Xli68,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 VNU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,595 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 82,553 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 74,165 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,165 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,953 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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T387 VNU is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 68,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T387 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T387 VNU registered?

T387 VNU is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T387 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T387 VNU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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