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T405 OBV

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 OBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,034 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,244 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,365 miles

Radiator in poor condition.. advise replacement soon

Will require new front brake discs at next pad change- slight judder from speed.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 59,365 miles

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

Radiator in poor condition.. advise replacement soon

Will require new front brake discs at next pad change- slight judder from speed.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,076 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 57,076 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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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T405 OBV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T405 OBV, 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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What year was T405 OBV registered?

T405 OBV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T405 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T405 OBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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