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V575 KAM

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV575 KAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018
Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,925 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,925 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,925 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 134,118 miles

brake warning light on

engine idle slightly high

Fail 28 Apr 2012 133,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning light on

engine idle slightly high

Pass 12 May 2011 115,293 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 May 2011 115,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 109,027 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 109,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 102,785 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 93,918 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 93,918 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 80,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 69,943 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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V575 KAM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V575 KAM, 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 V575 KAM registered?

V575 KAM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V575 KAM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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