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V686 ETC

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,536 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air baglipght on

front cross member corroded not holed

osf brake pipe slightly sticking

Fail 29 Oct 2010 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air baglipght on

front cross member corroded not holed

osf brake pipe slightly sticking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,312 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,312 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,188 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 45,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,386 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 76
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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V686 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 59,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V686 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Spectrum typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Spectrum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V686 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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