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V299 DHR

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,364 mi
Last recorded45,364 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 DHR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2007 45,364 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advisorys attatched

Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,364 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,280 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,280 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 39,682 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light flashing

Pass 13 May 2005 35,257 miles

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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V299 DHR is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V299 DHR, 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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V299 DHR is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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