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W39 ABV

2000 Proton Persona

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 ABV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after hose (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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 95,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after hose (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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,524 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisey

evidence of an oil leak from steering rack

evidence of fluid leak from fuel tank drain plug

offside track rod end dust cover split

Fail 20 Apr 2017 81,522 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,892 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 6 May 2015 66,797 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 66,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,187 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 45,975 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 45,975 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 44,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,672 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 34,669 miles

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

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

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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W39 ABV is a 2000 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W39 ABV, 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 W39 ABV registered?

W39 ABV is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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