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T908 SAE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,866 mi
Last recorded25,866 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 SAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,866 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

fuel flap stiff

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres cracking

wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,666 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery loose

doth rear tyres craked

Fail 11 Sep 2015 25,654 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery loose

doth rear tyres craked

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,934 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,347 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 21,345 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,820 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,750 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,819 miles

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

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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T908 SAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T908 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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T908 SAE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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