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T871 APX

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,831 mi
Last recorded93,831 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT871 APX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,831 miles

intermittent starting problem

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

big oil leak

bulbs out on the centre stop lamp

nearside front and offside front lower swivels gaiters has grease leaked

nearside front tyre worn low on the edges

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

big oil leak

bulbs out on the centre stop lamp

exhaust slightly deteriorated

intermittent starting problem

nearside front and offside front lower swivels gaiters has grease leaked

nearside front tyre worn low on the edges

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,061 miles

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 90,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,194 miles

battery insecure

boot water leak, nearside rear.

centre stop lamp incomplete

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

boot water leak, nearside rear.

centre stop lamp incomplete

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2009 80,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

battery loose in engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2009 80,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery loose in engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,760 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,786 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 69,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,526 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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T871 APX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T871 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 T871 APX registered?

T871 APX is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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