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V107 JRL

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,759 mi
Last recorded43,759 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 JRL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,154 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 41,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 36,931 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,004 miles

radiator in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,484 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 30,484 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (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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V107 JRL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 V107 JRL, 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 V107 JRL registered?

V107 JRL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V107 JRL safe to buy?

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