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V223 EFX

2000 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,652 mi
Last recorded57,652 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 EFX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 57,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 55,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,604 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,792 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 50,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,851 miles

No rear seats fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No rear seats fitted.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,009 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 34,009 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,410 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,689 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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V223 EFX is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,150 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 V223 EFX, 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 26 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 V223 EFX registered?

V223 EFX is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V223 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V223 EFX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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