MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES SHOWING CORROSION
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED
SEVERE OIL LEAK UNDER VEHICLE FROM ENGINE AREA
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
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
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
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
exhaust system bandaged border line condition
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)
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)
rear exhaust deteriorated
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
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V953 DRC safe to buy?
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