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T433 RSF

1999 Proton Persona

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,290 mi
Last recorded143,290 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT433 RSF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 143,290 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 143,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,496 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 81,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,174 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 59,174 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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T433 RSF is a 1999 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T433 RSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T433 RSF registered?

T433 RSF is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T433 RSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T433 RSF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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