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V273 DCJ

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 DCJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,840 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 71,695 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 66,858 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 66,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,879 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 52,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,225 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 47,004 miles

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.

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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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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What year was V273 DCJ registered?

V273 DCJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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