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W246 PTV

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,887 mi
Last recorded77,887 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 PTV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust section corroded and repaired previously

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 75,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

185-60-14-H

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,227 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 72,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brakes binding slightly.

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 22 Mar 2010 68,787 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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 21 Mar 2009 65,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 58,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,231 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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W246 PTV is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W246 PTV, 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 W246 PTV registered?

W246 PTV is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W246 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W246 PTV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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