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V287 LWT

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,285 mi
Last recorded47,285 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 LWT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,265 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 30,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 30,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V287 LWT is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,666 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 V287 LWT, 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 26 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 V287 LWT registered?

V287 LWT is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V287 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V287 LWT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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