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V809 DJR

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 DJR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside indicator lens broken

Fail 6 Nov 2009 103,108 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside indicator lens broken

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,126 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn at inner edges

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,096 miles

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn at inner edges

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,395 miles

Oil leak

engine oil level low

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2007 83,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level on minimum

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 26 Aug 2006 75,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 67,939 miles

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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V809 DJR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V809 DJR, 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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V809 DJR is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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