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V34 DBV

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,253 mi
Last recorded94,253 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 DBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,253 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

boot full cannot inspect

door sill trim insecure both sides

exhaust corroded front to mid

lower steering universal joint corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,253 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

boot full cannot inspect

door sill trim insecure both sides

exhaust corroded front to mid

lower steering universal joint corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,508 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,107 miles

all tyres crack on walls 2 side mirror unstable but able to view rear object

Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,107 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres crack on walls 2 side mirror unstable but able to view rear object

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,997 miles

oil leakage on the radiator

Fail 3 Feb 2012 73,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leakage on the radiator

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,508 miles

Airbag light staying on

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,117 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,044 miles

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

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,944 miles

advise o/s door mirror slighty insecure †advise slight blow from exhaust gasket

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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V34 DBV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V34 DBV, 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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V34 DBV is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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