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V281 DCJ

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,919 mi
Last recorded43,919 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 DCJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,919 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,919 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 38,232 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,756 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 31,755 miles

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

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

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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V281 DCJ is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Red 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 V281 DCJ, 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 V281 DCJ registered?

V281 DCJ is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V281 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 DCJ 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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