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V428 DSM

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 DSM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 99,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 88,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,784 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 73,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 61,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in both rear suspension links,recommend links to be replaced

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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V428 DSM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V428 DSM, 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 V428 DSM registered?

V428 DSM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V428 DSM safe to buy?

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