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T399 BBY

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 BBY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,579 miles

LOW FUEL

MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM HEADGASKET

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

LOW FUEL

MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM HEADGASKET

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 106,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 99,223 miles

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

Slight play in the drivers seatbelt stalk no sign of being insecure but further inspection advised !

Fail 21 Feb 2009 99,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play in the drivers seatbelt stalk no sign of being insecure but further inspection advised !

The off side rear tyre is heavily perished & the inner tread is wearing like a heel / toe effect replacement advised 185/60r14

Pass 8 Mar 2008 96,654 miles

rear tyres wearing lumpy

Fail 8 Mar 2008 96,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing lumpy

Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 88,437 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 88,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T399 BBY is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T399 BBY, 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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T399 BBY is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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