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T680 AVJ

1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,650 mi
Last recorded67,650 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum59,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT680 AVJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2009 67,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres slightly out of shape [wheels may need balancing]

minor cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly weak

radiator deteriorating

rear brake application slightly different [may need cleaning or adjusting]

Pass 4 Apr 2009 67,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres slightly out of shape [wheels may need balancing]

minor cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly weak

radiator deteriorating

rear brake application slightly different [may need cleaning or adjusting]

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,068 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,557 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 50,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,883 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 42,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T680 AVJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T680 AVJ, 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 T680 AVJ registered?

T680 AVJ is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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