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V106 ETA

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,439 mi
Last recorded154,439 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 ETA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 154,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 146,478 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 146,478 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges-raised tread and surface cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,817 miles

standard emissions done due to vehicle not beingin the emissions database

Fail 6 Nov 2012 115,815 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

standard emissions done due to vehicle not beingin the emissions database

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,951 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 109,951 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 106,568 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 106,568 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,780 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 99,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,534 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,344 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,248 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear 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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V106 ETA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V106 ETA, 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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V106 ETA is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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