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V993 JKG

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,387 mi
Last recorded68,387 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 JKG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,385 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,351 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,271 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,421 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,421 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,113 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,033 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,162 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side tyre front outer wall marked

offside front seat swab insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,091 miles

near side tyre front outer wall marked

offside front seat swab insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,521 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 76
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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V993 JKG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 59,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V993 JKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Spectrum typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Spectrum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V993 JKG is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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