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T608 BCK

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,812 mi
Last recorded72,812 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 BCK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,812 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,448 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,448 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,773 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,590 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 38,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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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T608 BCK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T608 BCK, 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 T608 BCK registered?

T608 BCK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T608 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 BCK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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