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1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum?
Based on 663 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V273 DCJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V273 DCJ, 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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V273 DCJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V273 DCJ safe to buy?
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