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T859 AFJ

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,858 mi
Last recorded42,858 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 AFJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,858 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 42,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,102 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 41,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front wiper blades deteriorating

o/s/r tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

front wiper blades deteriorating

o/s/r tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre getting worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 36,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre getting worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,609 miles

oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 31,600 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,487 miles

Oil leak

lense missing from n/s/f indicater

Fail 7 Nov 2014 26,487 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,505 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 22,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,029 miles

handbrake travel high

middle exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

play in steering column

srs light flashing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,223 miles

front reg plate cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,223 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 14,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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T859 AFJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T859 AFJ, 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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T859 AFJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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