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V741 ETC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,263 mi
Last recorded25,263 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,263 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,360 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 23,360 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,144 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,134 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,943 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 18,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 16,981 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 16,981 miles

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

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

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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V741 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V741 ETC, 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 V741 ETC registered?

V741 ETC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V741 ETC safe to buy?

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