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T901 SAE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,232 mi
Last recorded53,232 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT901 SAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,625 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 52,625 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 52,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

srs light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,527 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,571 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,461 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,814 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 47,814 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light flashing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,090 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 42,090 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,289 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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T901 SAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T901 SAE, 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 T901 SAE registered?

T901 SAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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