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V652 ETC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,835 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,790 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 80,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front tyre wearing on edges

advise condition of both rear axel bush's

advise condition of rear exhaust

advise n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front tyre wearing on edges

advise condition of both rear axel bush's

advise condition of rear exhaust

advise n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear tyre's cracking

advise both rear tyre's wearing on edge's

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edge's

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise front flexi section of exhaust rusty

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Aug 2011 72,548 miles

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

advise condition of n/s/f headlight

advise cooling fan not connected

advise handbrake travel

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise play in lower column bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,548 miles

advise condition of n/s/f headlight

advise cooling fan not connected

advise handbrake travel

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise play in lower column bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,809 miles

front brake pads look low/rear exhaust joint leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2010 67,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads look low/rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both n/s tyres perished

advise radiator in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,606 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both n/s tyres perished

advise radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,730 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 58,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,539 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,351 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,349 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 44,690 miles

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

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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V652 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V652 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 V652 ETC registered?

V652 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V652 ETC safe to buy?

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