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W253 ULB

2000 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,389 mi
Last recorded95,389 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 ULB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2006 95,389 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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W253 ULB is a 2000 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 57,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W253 ULB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W253 ULB registered?

W253 ULB is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W253 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 ULB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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