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T897 KAM

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 KAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,631 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 78,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 68,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,699 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 49,802 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2005

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T897 KAM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T897 KAM, 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 T897 KAM registered?

T897 KAM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T897 KAM safe to buy?

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