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W223 MWG

2000 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,492 mi
Last recorded69,492 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 MWG
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,492 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 69,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2011 67,905 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2010 61,242 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front wiper rubbers spliteing

advise rear flasher bulbs looseing colour

advise right rear disce outer face pitted and brake pad low

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,537 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,893 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 42,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 42,727 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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W223 MWG is a 2000 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W223 MWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W223 MWG is a 2000 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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