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V638 PDN

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 PDN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,007 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,985 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 64,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,166 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 38,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,858 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 27,124 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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V638 PDN is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V638 PDN, 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 V638 PDN registered?

V638 PDN is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V638 PDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 PDN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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