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W343 RMR

2000 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,667 mi
Last recorded70,667 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 RMR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

different wheels front to rear

Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

different wheels front to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

slight blow at exhaust front flexi pipe

Fail 14 Dec 2016 66,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

slight blow at exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight corrosion to brake pipe

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

different size wheels fitted front to back

moderate corrosion to o/s/r suspension mount

moderate corrosion to radiator support panel

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

different wheels fitted front to back

front exhaust heat sheild loose

moderate corrosion to o/s/r suspension mount

moderate corrosion to radiator support panel

n/s/f tyre perished on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust knocking

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 56,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,373 miles

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

Nearside rear brake brabbing slightly

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 48,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f tyre edges worn and on limit

wipers split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,449 miles

o/s/f tyre edges worn and on limit

wipers split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,269 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,742 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2008 37,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,518 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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W343 RMR is a 2000 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W343 RMR, 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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W343 RMR is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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