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V673 EWB

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV673 EWB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

Fail 6 Aug 2013 74,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,147 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer wall

passenger door mirror missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,017 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly split

nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer wall

passenger door mirror missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,752 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 17 May 2010 61,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 61,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,528 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 52,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,137 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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V673 EWB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V673 EWB, 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 V673 EWB registered?

V673 EWB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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