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V456 DYD

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,212 mi
Last recorded72,212 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 DYD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,212 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,621 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 65,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,008 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small front brake imbalance.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,988 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front tyres worn uneven advise wheel aglinment check

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

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

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,282 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 46,282 miles

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

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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V456 DYD is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 V456 DYD, 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 V456 DYD registered?

V456 DYD is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V456 DYD safe to buy?

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