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V651 ETC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,394 mi
Last recorded18,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,394 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,138 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,386 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,386 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,518 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,518 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,823 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 28,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in top steering column mount

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,091 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,091 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,038 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 20,101 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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V651 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V651 ETC, 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 V651 ETC registered?

V651 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V651 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V651 ETC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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