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V596 DFG

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,472 mi
Last recorded68,472 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 DFG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,472 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,388 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,388 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,074 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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V596 DFG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V596 DFG, 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 V596 DFG registered?

V596 DFG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V596 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V596 DFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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