MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V289 EJT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V289 EJT, 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 V289 EJT registered?
V289 EJT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 December 1999.
Is V289 EJT safe to buy?
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