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V291 LWT

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,033 mi
Last recorded34,033 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 LWT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning lamp flashing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning lamp flashing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,829 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,979 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,198 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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V291 LWT is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V291 LWT, 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 V291 LWT registered?

V291 LWT is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V291 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V291 LWT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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