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V257 DHR

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,952 mi
Last recorded46,952 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 DHR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,952 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,952 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,436 miles

High lambda reading on idle

Offside front indicator lamp loose

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,427 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,647 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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V257 DHR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V257 DHR, 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 V257 DHR registered?

V257 DHR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V257 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 DHR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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