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T546 KTW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT546 KTW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,185 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,317 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 54,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,133 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 49,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,575 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,038 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,345 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T546 KTW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T546 KTW, 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 T546 KTW registered?

T546 KTW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T546 KTW safe to buy?

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