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V497 EJH

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 EJH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,152 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,511 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edged

nearside mirror taped together

Fail 18 Aug 2014 70,507 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edged

nearside mirror taped together

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,569 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on side walls

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2010 69,569 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished on side walls

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,835 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,712 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,838 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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V497 EJH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V497 EJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V497 EJH registered?

V497 EJH is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V497 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V497 EJH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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