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V739 ETC

1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,668 mi
Last recorded75,668 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang57,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,668 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,255 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,670 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 64,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,759 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,279 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 51,276 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,781 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 40,781 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,544 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 29,544 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,425 miles

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

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

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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V739 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 57,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V739 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V739 ETC registered?

V739 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V739 ETC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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