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V459 EHT

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,174 mi
Last recorded73,174 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 EHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,174 miles

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

Oil leak

advise bonnet cable broken

advise offside front headlamp lens cracked ? but does not affect beam pattern

advise offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Oil leak

advise bonnet cable broken

advise offside front headlamp lens cracked ? but does not affect beam pattern

advise offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,387 miles

Oil leak

advise offside front headlamp glass cracked ?but does not affect beam pattern

advise offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Oil leak

advise offside front headlamp glass cracked ?but does not affect beam pattern

advise offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,795 miles

advise offside front headlamp cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

advise offside front headlamp cracked but does not affect beam pattern

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front number plate slightly dirty

advise nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front number plate slightly dirty

advise nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,866 miles

Oil leak

advise front and rear wheel bearings noisey

advise offside front headlamp cracked but does not affect beam pattern

Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

advise front and rear wheel bearings noisey

advise offside front headlamp cracked but does not affect beam pattern

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,882 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2007 61,879 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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V459 EHT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V459 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 V459 EHT registered?

V459 EHT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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