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V460 EHT

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 EHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,498 miles

both front inner wheel arches light corrosion

nearside floor slight corrosion

offside front seat base loose on frame

Fail 17 Aug 2011 81,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner wheel arches light corrosion

nearside floor slight corrosion

offside front seat base loose on frame

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,126 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,126 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake o/side slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,374 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 61,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 42,068 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 41,835 miles

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

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

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

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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V460 EHT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V460 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 V460 EHT registered?

V460 EHT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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