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V494 EJH

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,433 mi
Last recorded48,433 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 EJH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,047 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,047 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,448 miles

front disc pads appear low

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/14

Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc pads appear low

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/14

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,283 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall starting to split but no cords showing 185/60/14

Fail 25 Feb 2011 26,283 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre wall starting to split but no cords showing 185/60/14

Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,070 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 19,070 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,561 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 14,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,027 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator lens has slight damage

o/s/f wing has slight damage and front bonnet

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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V494 EJH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc 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 V494 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 V494 EJH registered?

V494 EJH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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