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T595 KAR

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,781 mi
Last recorded76,781 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT595 KAR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,781 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 61,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 56,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,026 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 54,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,977 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,730 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,720 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,660 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp patterns slight deteriation

handbrake travel high

nearside front indicator lamp damp

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front headlamp patterns slight deteriation

handbrake travel high

nearside front indicator lamp damp

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,260 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,703 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY O/S/FRONT TYRE CRACKING TO O/WALL CHANGE ASAP

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,116 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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T595 KAR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T595 KAR, 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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T595 KAR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T595 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T595 KAR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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