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T531 GTH

1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,140 mi
Last recorded151,140 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi60,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 GTH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 151,140 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brakes indicating minor judder, wiper clearance poor, hand brake travel, play at steering column, break pedal anti slip worn, seat frames worn, nsr lamp repaired, rear screen seal repair, body damage multi.

front arch guards fitted, corrosion to f spring and spring seats, nsf wheel damaged, nsf shock damp, exh det`, os and ns front inner wing corroded.

front x member " body " excessivly corroded resultimng in possible failier of engine and gearbox mounting system.

nsf beltPA damaged and corroded, ns rv mirror loose, alternator belt squeel and alignment incorrect, oil leak, f anti roll bar links worn close to limit, rear metal brake pipes corroded, nsf tyre worn on inner and cut,

nsf inner wing ex corroded.

osf lower suspension PA corroded, osrlower suspension PA corroded to limit, ball joints boots greased, deterioration to wireing loom, os and ns front chassis, os and ns front floors, rear inner arches multi, nsr sill osf inner arch, corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 151,143 miles

surface corrosion to crossmember and holed, floors rusty, undersills rusty

suspension noise, auxilary belt noise, body damaged, door steps rusty, n/s sill damaged, exhaust deteriorated, n/s front shock wet, brake pipes rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2012 151,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to crossmember and holed, floors rusty, undersills rusty

suspension noise, auxilary belt noise, body damaged, door steps rusty, n/s sill damaged, exhaust deteriorated, n/s front shock wet, brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2011 151,083 miles

air bag light on, body damaged and corroded, n/s sill damaged, exhaust rusty and blowing and front rattle, oil leak, multi guards fitted,

surface corrosion to front crossmemeber and chassis, floors, sills, under sills, chassis, inner arches

Fail 7 Feb 2011 151,015 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on, body damaged and corroded, n/s sill damaged, exhaust rusty and blowing and front rattle, oil leak, multi guards fitted,

surface corrosion to front crossmemeber and chassis, floors, sills, under sills, chassis, inner arches

Pass 15 Feb 2010 143,133 miles

r brake indicating ovality minor, osf seat frame det, boot wet, ns sill damaged "belt pa", body dam` multi, osf and nsf chassis corr, excessive corrosion to front x member " non pa".

sump corr, osr floor seam corr " sus pa", r sus centre pa corr, nsr under sill corr, osr met brake pipe, rear inner arches corroded, back box minor blow.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 143,133 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

r brake indicating ovality minor, osf seat frame det, boot wet, ns sill damaged "belt pa", body dam` multi, osf and nsf chassis corr, excessive corrosion to front x member " non pa".

sump corr, osr floor seam corr " sus pa", r sus centre pa corr, nsr under sill corr, osr met brake pipe, rear inner arches corroded, back box minor blow.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 125,979 miles

cat v slow to act, ns sill damage, boot wet, top column play, osr bearing? nsr bearing at limit, osr no plate lamp dim.

corrosion to exhaust, f x/member, osf chassis and minor body seams.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 112,631 miles

front cross member slightly coroded

Fail 13 Dec 2007 112,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front cross member slightly coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2006 102,776 miles

see vt 30

Fail 31 Aug 2006 102,776 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

arch and crossmember guards fitted

dampness on front shocks

flexy guards fitted

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

n/s sill damaged

rear bumper damaged

surface corrosion to front chassis and inner arches

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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T531 GTH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T531 GTH, 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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T531 GTH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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