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T415 BBY

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,412 mi
Last recorded83,412 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT415 BBY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 83,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 83,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,836 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to the outer sidewall and is staring to perish

Fail 19 May 2015 74,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has damage to the outer sidewall and is staring to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,971 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 69,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,664 miles

both rear shockers seeping

oil leak engine area

Fail 11 Apr 2008 65,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear shockers seeping

oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,899 miles

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shockers slightly damp

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,312 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 54,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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T415 BBY is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T415 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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T415 BBY is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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