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T39 NEF

1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang57,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 NEF
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,261 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,255 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 57,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,027 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 54,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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T39 NEF is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 57,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T39 NEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T39 NEF registered?

T39 NEF is a 1999 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 6 March 1999.

Is T39 NEF safe to buy?

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