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V255 EAN

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,341 mi
Last recorded63,341 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 EAN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,063 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,772 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,513 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 76
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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V255 EAN is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 59,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V255 EAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Spectrum typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Spectrum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V255 EAN registered?

V255 EAN is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V255 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 EAN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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