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V659 EWB

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,077 mi
Last recorded48,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 EWB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,077 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 48,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,818 miles

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,387 miles

battery insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,333 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,972 miles

front wipers

n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,791 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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V659 EWB is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V659 EWB, 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 V659 EWB registered?

V659 EWB is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V659 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V659 EWB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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