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V511 DTS

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,062 mi
Last recorded49,062 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 DTS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

front no plate cracked across fixing screw

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front inner sill corroding

nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

nearside mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

numerous scatches top nearside windscreen zone b

offside mirror cabled tied

rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front inner sill corroding

nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

nearside mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

numerous scatches top nearside windscreen zone b

offside mirror cabled tied

rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,253 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,253 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,795 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 24,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,437 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 23,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 21,348 miles

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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V511 DTS is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V511 DTS, 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 V511 DTS registered?

V511 DTS is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V511 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 DTS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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