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T489 NGB

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 NGB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 53,616 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,056 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 49,056 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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T489 NGB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T489 NGB, 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 T489 NGB registered?

T489 NGB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T489 NGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 NGB shows 4 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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