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V718 ETC

1999 Proton Persona Coupe

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,571 mi
Last recorded87,571 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Coupe71,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,571 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,893 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 82,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

side wall scuffed on near side front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 73,448 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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V718 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Coupe in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 71,874 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V718 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V718 ETC registered?

V718 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V718 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V718 ETC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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