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T870 APX

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,650 mi
Last recorded96,650 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 APX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,650 miles

N/S headlamp bracket broken but light unit secure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to n/s

rear no plate deteriated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to n/s

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,726 miles

cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre

front number plate loose

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate loose

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,697 miles

front number plate loose

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,670 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2009 73,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,369 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp needing attention

Fail 28 Apr 2008 68,369 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f indicator lamp needing attention

Pass 4 May 2007 61,277 miles

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

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 Apr 2006 59,110 miles

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

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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T870 APX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T870 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 T870 APX registered?

T870 APX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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