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W296 PPE

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 PPE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,954 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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W296 PPE is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W296 PPE, 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 W296 PPE registered?

W296 PPE is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W296 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 PPE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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