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W434 PWS

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 PWS
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,950 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,547 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 82,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,842 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,835 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,491 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

filler neck pipe/corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 78,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

filler neck pipe/corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 733,612 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,765 miles

gearbox oil seak leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,346 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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W434 PWS is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W434 PWS, 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 W434 PWS registered?

W434 PWS is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W434 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W434 PWS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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