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T221 OWB

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,188 mi
Last recorded41,188 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 OWB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,188 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,248 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,248 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,296 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 29,811 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,811 miles

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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T221 OWB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T221 OWB, 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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What year was T221 OWB registered?

T221 OWB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T221 OWB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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