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T973 OKH

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,734 mi
Last recorded45,734 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 OKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 45,734 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 45,734 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 41,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 41,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,977 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 37,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 34,900 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 34,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 33,527 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 33,527 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2012 31,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,433 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,539 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 27,539 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner tyres crazing slightly near rim

Fail 8 May 2009 25,497 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 25,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 23,858 miles

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

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

Small split end right wiper blade.

Fail 9 May 2007 21,824 miles

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

screw removed from left rear tyre tread

Pass 9 May 2007 21,824 miles

screw removed from left rear tyre tread

Pass 9 May 2006 19,928 miles

Offside front brake juddering 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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T973 OKH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 T973 OKH, 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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T973 OKH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 May 1999.

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