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V401 EHT

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,661 mi
Last recorded93,661 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 EHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,661 miles

Nearside headlight misted up

Fail 26 Oct 2009 90,364 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,364 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 27 Oct 2008 86,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,078 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,098 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outter side wall .

Pass 2 Nov 2006 62,663 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,663 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 49,955 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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V401 EHT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V401 EHT, 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 V401 EHT registered?

V401 EHT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V401 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V401 EHT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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