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V732 ETC

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV732 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 87,754 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2008 87,729 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2007 79,872 miles

Both main brake pipes have been coated in grease or similar substance, and cannot be properly examined.

Engine leaking oil.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brakes slightly noisy in operation.

Pass 11 May 2007 79,872 miles

Both main brake pipes have been coated in grease or similar substance, and cannot be properly examined.

Engine leaking oil.

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

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

Rear brakes slightly noisy in operation.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,865 miles

near side mirror cracked

off side mirror vibrating

Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,274 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 76,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V732 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V732 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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What year was V732 ETC registered?

V732 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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