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T497 KAG

1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,488 mi
Last recorded119,488 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi60,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 KAG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,488 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 119,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 109,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,413 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 91,413 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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T497 KAG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,566 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T497 KAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T497 KAG registered?

T497 KAG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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