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V228 EAN

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,086 mi
Last recorded161,086 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 EAN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 161,086 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 159,453 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 156,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,050 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 151,960 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 145,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 143,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,387 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 140,328 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 136,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 133,912 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 133,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,534 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 122,791 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 118,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2010 118,947 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,726 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 109,165 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 101,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 93,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 93,200 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 84,532 miles

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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V228 EAN is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V228 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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V228 EAN is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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