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W224 VRD

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 VRD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 103,565 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly + low effort. (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 100,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,069 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly low (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,069 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly low (1.3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,317 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,297 miles

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F TYRE CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F TYRE CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,998 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,998 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,924 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,924 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 71,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,375 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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W224 VRD is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W224 VRD, 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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W224 VRD is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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