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T481 XJL

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,544 mi
Last recorded41,544 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 XJL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,544 miles

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 41,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,617 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 33,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,679 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Feb 2015 31,679 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2014 29,649 miles

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,649 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,565 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,530 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 13,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,253 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 12,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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T481 XJL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T481 XJL, 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 T481 XJL registered?

T481 XJL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T481 XJL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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