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V950 DRC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 DRC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2015 96,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,732 miles

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

Slight corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,387 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 89,365 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery is insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,880 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,740 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 71,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,290 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

exhaust system corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,537 miles

both rear tyres (185/60 H14) perishing.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,745 miles

small split in o/s wiper

various rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

headlamp adjusters inop

o/s wiper split but still clearing screen ok

various rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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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V950 DRC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V950 DRC, 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 V950 DRC registered?

V950 DRC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V950 DRC safe to buy?

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