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V837 JKK

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 JKK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 80,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 77,214 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 77,166 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 64,216 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,311 miles

both front discs condition poor

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,744 miles

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

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

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

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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V837 JKK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V837 JKK, 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 V837 JKK registered?

V837 JKK is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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