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T818 NBV

1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang57,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 NBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,635 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 71,482 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,109 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 65,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,358 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 56,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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T818 NBV is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T818 NBV, 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 T818 NBV registered?

T818 NBV is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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