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T511 BFM

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,253 mi
Last recorded31,253 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT511 BFM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 31,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 31,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 31,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 30,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,423 miles

n/smirror glass missing

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,100 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 30,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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T511 BFM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T511 BFM, 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 T511 BFM registered?

T511 BFM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T511 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T511 BFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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