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W261 BOM

2000 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,085 mi
Last recorded89,085 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 BOM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 89,089 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,535 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler neck corroded and holed to excess under wheel arch (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade signs of wear at ends

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,646 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,146 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 73,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,731 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 65,487 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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W261 BOM is a 2000 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W261 BOM, 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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W261 BOM is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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