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T565 XTV

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 XTV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 70,957 miles

Handbrake has alot of travel. Exhaust not leaking,but looks thin on the back of the system.

Fail 27 May 2009 70,957 miles

Handbrake has alot of travel. Exhaust not leaking,but looks thin on the back of the system.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,001 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 66,001 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,970 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 52,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 76
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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T565 XTV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 59,507 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 Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T565 XTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T565 XTV registered?

T565 XTV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T565 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T565 XTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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