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W217 MWG

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,285 mi
Last recorded71,285 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 MWG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,285 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 71,280 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 64,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,387 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,575 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 15 Aug 2007 42,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W217 MWG is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W217 MWG, 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 W217 MWG registered?

W217 MWG is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W217 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W217 MWG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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