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T601 KAR

1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,667 mi
Last recorded57,667 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang57,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 KAR
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,667 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,300 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,830 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,830 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,684 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 52,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 50,492 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 48,506 miles

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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T601 KAR is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 57,068 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 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T601 KAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T601 KAR registered?

T601 KAR is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T601 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T601 KAR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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