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V906 DNL

1999 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,171 mi
Last recorded54,171 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 DNL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,171 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear vavle stems deteriorated

srs light flashing on dash

Fail 8 Dec 2012 54,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear vavle stems deteriorated

srs light flashing on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

srs air bag on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,155 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 49,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,365 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 39,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,939 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,927 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 26,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,637 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 17,747 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 17,734 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V906 DNL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V906 DNL, 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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V906 DNL is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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