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V416 ENJ

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 ENJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,702 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 95,693 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,992 miles

Coolant leak from water pump.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak from water pump.

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,628 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,073 miles

repaire to steering rack anchorage

Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,071 miles

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

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

repaire to steering rack anchorage

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,314 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 32,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,510 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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V416 ENJ is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V416 ENJ, 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 V416 ENJ registered?

V416 ENJ is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V416 ENJ safe to buy?

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