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V873 FKH

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,764 mi
Last recorded132,764 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 FKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 132,764 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 126,479 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 126,479 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres low

both rear shocks reduced damping effect

Pass 9 Jun 2011 121,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edges

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 121,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edges

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 105,089 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 105,087 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,276 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 88,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 82,350 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 82,348 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,321 miles

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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V873 FKH is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V873 FKH, 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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V873 FKH is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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