CarVerify

Free Car Check

T96 SBL

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 SBL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s door pillar damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,444 miles

damage to offside door pillar area

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,876 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 87,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 82,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 76,355 miles

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

coolant radiator in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,544 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,544 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 55,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,951 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 48,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

N/s/f shock absorber damp

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
Full Proton Persona Compact reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T96 SBL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T96 SBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T96 SBL?

You can check the full history of T96 SBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T96 SBL registered?

T96 SBL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T96 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T96 SBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T96 SBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T96 SBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.