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V970 JHP

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,600 mi
Last recorded73,600 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 JHP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,600 miles

headlight adjuster zeroed to check beam angle

parking brake warning light stuck on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

headlight adjuster zeroed to check beam angle

parking brake warning light stuck on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 73,226 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,804 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,301 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

boot does not stay up when opened

Fail 23 Sep 2012 57,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

boot does not stay up when opened

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,568 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,556 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,847 miles

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

clutch faulty.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,903 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,201 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 38,459 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 38,410 miles

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

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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V970 JHP is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V970 JHP, 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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V970 JHP is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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