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T636 JYC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,699 mi
Last recorded106,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT636 JYC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 106,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,365 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 106,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,871 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,491 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,895 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

windscreen scratched not affecting vision

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,654 miles

rear seats missing

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats missing

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,666 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes deteriorated

offside front door mirror cover damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,717 miles

offside door mirror surround damaged

windscreen lightly scored by wiper

Fail 11 May 2012 78,717 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside door mirror surround damaged

windscreen lightly scored by wiper

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,217 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

windscreen lightly scored by wiper

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

windscreen lightly scored by wiper

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,638 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 67,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine overfull with oil

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,176 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 55,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 50,739 miles

Exhaust intermediate pipe in poor condition (will soon need replacing)

Pass 15 May 2006 50,739 miles

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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T636 JYC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T636 JYC, 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 T636 JYC registered?

T636 JYC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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