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T643 SHR

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,786 mi
Last recorded50,786 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT643 SHR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,786 miles

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

o/s wiper split

Fail 9 Aug 2012 50,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

drivers sear bracket broken

o/s wiper split

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,583 miles

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

offside wiper split

Fail 8 Aug 2011 46,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside wiper split

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,610 miles

horn worked at retest possible faulty clockspring (iff fitted)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light is on

Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,675 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 32,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 32,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 22,309 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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T643 SHR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T643 SHR, 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 T643 SHR registered?

T643 SHR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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