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V886 JDM

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,658 mi
Last recorded90,658 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 JDM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch (8.4.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

oil leak.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 89,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,191 miles

Handbrake travell long.

N/S Front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

N/S Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,191 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Handbrake travell long.

N/S Front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

N/S Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,230 miles

Accident damage to o/s sill-not failable

Front panel starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SRS light flashing-not failable item but may need attention at next test

Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,229 miles

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

Accident damage to o/s sill-not failable

Front panel starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SRS light flashing-not failable item but may need attention at next test

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,462 miles

Accident damage to o/s sill-not failable

Front panel starting to corrode

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

SRS light flashing-not failable item yet but may need attention at next test

Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,462 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Accident damage to o/s sill-not failable

Front panel starting to corrode

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

SRS light flashing-not failable item yet but may need attention at next test

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,521 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,642 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 81,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,974 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 78,291 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 78,291 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,388 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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V886 JDM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V886 JDM, 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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V886 JDM is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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