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W403 UAB

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,793 mi
Last recorded63,793 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 UAB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,793 miles

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

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 11 Mar 2016 63,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,310 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 59,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,011 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,667 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 30,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,561 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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W403 UAB is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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 W403 UAB, 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 W403 UAB registered?

W403 UAB is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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