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V592 FOT

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,451 mi
Last recorded92,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV592 FOT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,451 miles

Oil leak

air bag light flashing

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Jul 2011 92,436 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

air bag light flashing

long handbrake travel

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,676 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,770 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 77,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,762 miles

As previous VT32.

Fail 27 Jan 2007 64,762 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Free play on parking brake lever.

Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn

Offside rear tyre worn

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,868 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn

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

Offside front tyre worn

Offside rear tyre worn

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

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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V592 FOT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V592 FOT, 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 V592 FOT registered?

V592 FOT is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V592 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V592 FOT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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