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V295 LWT

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,432 mi
Last recorded70,432 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 LWT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 70,428 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,825 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,077 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,561 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 48,561 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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V295 LWT is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V295 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 V295 LWT registered?

V295 LWT is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V295 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V295 LWT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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