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V894 DLE

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,831 mi
Last recorded79,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 DLE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,042 miles

Exhaust in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 14 May 2012 72,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,007 miles

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

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

nearside head lamp glass cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to separate

nearside headlamp stone chipped

Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to separate

nearside headlamp stone chipped

Pass 10 May 2008 47,738 miles

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

Noise from nearside rear brakedrum area.

Rear license plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 12 May 2007 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside headlamp adjuster not in good working order (not working)

offside headlamp adjuster not in good working order (not working)

Pass 12 May 2007 42,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 38,261 miles

front tyres wearing low inner edge

tested wet

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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V894 DLE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V894 DLE, 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 V894 DLE registered?

V894 DLE is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V894 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V894 DLE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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