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V512 DTS

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,995 mi
Last recorded64,995 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 DTS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,995 miles

Front Both wheels slightly binding

Front Fog lights not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,462 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure corrosion (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

nsr tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall

oil leak at engine

osr brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,834 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill has hole within 30cm of front seatbelt (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill has two holes within 30cm of front seatbelt (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

nsr tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall

oil leak at engine

osr brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,895 miles

Both front tyres slightly low on tread

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres slightly low on tread

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,398 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

tailgate struts weak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

tailgate struts weak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,076 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,924 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,924 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,429 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 44,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,868 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 41,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,371 miles

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

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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V512 DTS is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V512 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.

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V512 DTS is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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