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V235 DMW

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,767 mi
Last recorded82,767 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 DMW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,767 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 74,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2008 63,667 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 63,652 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

n/s/r tye perrished and cracking on side wall

rear number plate becoming defaced

tail gate struts defective

Fail 29 Sep 2006 45,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

n/s/r tyre perrished and cracking on side wall

rear number plate becoming defaced

tailgate struts defected

Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,542 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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V235 DMW is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V235 DMW, 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 V235 DMW registered?

V235 DMW is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V235 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 DMW shows 9 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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