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T43 CMA

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,274 mi
Last recorded73,274 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 CMA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,274 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,694 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

extra under side covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 70,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 70,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,167 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 69,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,451 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wipers starting to split

middle and rear silencers deteriorated

slight brake bind to nearside front

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,298 miles

slight brake bind to nearside front

Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight brake bind to nearside front

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,316 miles

slight brake bind to nearside front

Fail 15 Jul 2013 58,315 miles

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

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

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

both wipers starting to split

slight brake bind to nearside front

Fail 6 Jul 2012 55,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 46,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,902 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2007 40,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,178 miles

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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T43 CMA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T43 CMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T43 CMA registered?

T43 CMA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T43 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T43 CMA shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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