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V515 DFR

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 DFR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,259 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,259 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,042 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,048 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,800 miles

battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,926 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 39,926 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,065 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 35,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,773 miles

both front tyre walls cracking

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2007 32,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre walls cracking

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,526 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Sep 2005 30,394 miles

advise slight flat spot on off side rear tyre but tread still above legal limit.

Fail 3 Sep 2005 30,394 miles

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

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

advise slight flat spot on off side rear tyre but tread still above legal limit.

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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V515 DFR is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V515 DFR, 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 V515 DFR registered?

V515 DFR is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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