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V498 EJH

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 EJH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,379 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak from gear box

Fail 13 Sep 2012 97,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,150 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,388 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,500 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 55,500 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,431 miles

Previous advisories still stand

Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,366 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,366 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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V498 EJH 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 53.8%.

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 V498 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V498 EJH registered?

V498 EJH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V498 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 EJH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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