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V955 DSM

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 DSM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,386 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,380 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,442 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 80,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,580 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 76,384 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front pads worn. Both front tyres worn. Dampness at front pass shock absorber. Slight roughness rear pass hub brg.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,250 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 67,250 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 67,150 miles

Centre Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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V955 DSM is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V955 DSM, 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 V955 DSM registered?

V955 DSM is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V955 DSM safe to buy?

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