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T413 JAU

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,185 mi
Last recorded66,185 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 JAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 66,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 66,185 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 66,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 67,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 66,185 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 66,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,185 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 66,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 65,932 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,644 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,257 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all flexs ferrulles rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2010 36,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all flexs ferrulles rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,428 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,345 miles

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

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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T413 JAU is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T413 JAU, 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 T413 JAU registered?

T413 JAU is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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