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V343 EMO

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,838 mi
Last recorded69,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 EMO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 69,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 62,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,442 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 19 Dec 2007 56,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front wiper blades split

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,713 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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V343 EMO is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V343 EMO, 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 V343 EMO registered?

V343 EMO is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V343 EMO safe to buy?

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