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V953 DRC

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,837 mi
Last recorded85,837 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 DRC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,837 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR CASING BROKEN CAUSING SHARP EDGES (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING HOLED THROUGH CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT OUTER WHEEL ARCHES SHOWING CORROSION AND BECOMING HOLED

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS BROKEN

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,114 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,286 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED

SEVERE OIL LEAK UNDER VEHICLE FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,000 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

condition of offside front strut top cup corrossion

corrossion around offside rear brake back plate

Fail 7 Sep 2012 66,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

condition of offside front strut top cup corrossion

corrossion around offside rear brake back plate

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,505 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel onlimit

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

condition of rear number plate

corrossion around offside front suspention top mounting

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,239 miles

exhaust system bandaged border line condition

Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,229 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,215 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,022 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,433 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 37,433 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 33,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 33,466 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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V953 DRC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V953 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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V953 DRC is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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