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T881 NGA

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 NGA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,945 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,672 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 63,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 54,091 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,271 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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T881 NGA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T881 NGA, 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 T881 NGA registered?

T881 NGA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T881 NGA safe to buy?

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