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V225 EAN

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,162 mi
Last recorded73,162 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 EAN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,162 miles

front tyres just legal

Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,162 miles

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

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

front tyres just legal

Fail 16 Nov 2009 70,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,035 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,955 miles

bad oil leaks

Fail 20 Nov 2008 66,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,004 miles

front pads low

oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 28 Oct 2006 54,004 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads low

surface rust on exhaust

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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V225 EAN is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V225 EAN, 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 V225 EAN registered?

V225 EAN is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V225 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 EAN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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