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V721 FCR

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,165 mi
Last recorded79,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 FCR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,477 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 73,477 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,979 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,774 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Radiator in a poor conition

Fail 21 Nov 2011 65,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Radiator in a poor conition

Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,313 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 40,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,629 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 34,625 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 29,172 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 29,172 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

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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V721 FCR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V721 FCR, 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 V721 FCR registered?

V721 FCR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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