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T945 FJW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT945 FJW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,727 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2015 84,794 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,497 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,494 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 63,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

srs light flashing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,286 miles

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

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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T945 FJW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T945 FJW, 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 T945 FJW registered?

T945 FJW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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