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V471 EJH

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 EJH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,431 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,174 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,459 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,498 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,498 miles

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,233 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,326 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 19 Nov 2005 27,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 27,191 miles

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

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

Advise coolant leaking from radiator drain plug (will not seal)

Advise oil leaking from oil filter

Advise travel in parking brake( requires adjustment)

Advise wheel alignment to be checked, due to the excessive wair on both front tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V471 EJH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V471 EJH, 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 V471 EJH registered?

V471 EJH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V471 EJH safe to buy?

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