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V401 OJN

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,314 mi
Last recorded67,314 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 OJN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,280 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 67,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,985 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,727 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in the outer wall

Fail 19 Jan 2012 59,727 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in the outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,585 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,492 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 44,492 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 40,570 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 40,570 miles

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

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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V401 OJN is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V401 OJN, 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 V401 OJN registered?

V401 OJN is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V401 OJN safe to buy?

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