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V801 DRU

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,055 mi
Last recorded90,055 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 DRU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,457 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,432 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rattle from engine at idle ( requires further investigation ).

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

Spare wheel missing at time of test

uneven braking on rear just within limits

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,426 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rattle from engine at idle ( requires further investigation ).

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

Spare wheel missing at time of test

uneven braking on rear just within limits

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,595 miles

NSF has a different wheel fitted but same size tyre.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

No anti slip rubber on clutch pedal.

No spare wheel.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,595 miles

NSF has a different wheel fitted but same size tyre.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

No anti slip rubber on clutch pedal.

No spare wheel.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,922 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,534 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 33,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,452 miles

ADVISE CHECK N/S REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY SLIGHTLY LOW

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,836 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 22,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V801 DRU is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V801 DRU, 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 V801 DRU registered?

V801 DRU is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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