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T869 APX

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,771 mi
Last recorded102,771 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT869 APX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,783 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre low on tread on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play in steering wheel

Wipers slightly smearing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 97,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,022 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,538 miles

very bad oil leaks

both front tyres just legal

Fail 23 Feb 2007 81,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres just legal

very bad oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2006 74,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,299 miles

bad oil leaks

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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T869 APX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 T869 APX, 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 T869 APX registered?

T869 APX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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