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V443 LJW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,800 mi
Last recorded46,800 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 LJW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,800 miles

off side rear under sills coated with black sealant

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,588 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 44,588 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,382 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 38,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,950 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 35,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 34,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,107 miles

both rear tyres and o/s/f side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,395 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,912 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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V443 LJW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V443 LJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V443 LJW?

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What year was V443 LJW registered?

V443 LJW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V443 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V443 LJW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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