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V698 ERY

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,545 mi
Last recorded77,545 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 ERY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 77,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,522 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,545 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Nov 2009 45,544 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,460 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 33,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,375 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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V698 ERY is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V698 ERY, 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 V698 ERY registered?

V698 ERY is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V698 ERY safe to buy?

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