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V470 LJW

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,281 mi
Last recorded49,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 LJW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,921 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 42,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,747 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 24,747 miles

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

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

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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V470 LJW is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V470 LJW, 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 V470 LJW registered?

V470 LJW is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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