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V595 ECW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,140 mi
Last recorded84,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 ECW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2012 84,123 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,442 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,930 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 55,872 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,855 miles

O/S Bonnet Hinge Snapped

O/S Reverse Light Inop

Fail 30 Mar 2006 48,798 miles

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

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)

Condensation in N/S/F indcator Lense

Hole In Radiator Core

O/S Bonnet Hinge Snapped(Bonnet Insecure)

O/S/R Reverse Light Inop

Rear wiper Blade Split

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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V595 ECW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V595 ECW, 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 V595 ECW registered?

V595 ECW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V595 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V595 ECW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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