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W452 COJ

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

33,378 mi
Last recorded33,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 COJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,876 miles

General corrosion underneath of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 27,875 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working Split (3.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underneath of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 26,932 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 26,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 26,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded & holed within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,264 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear at rear & rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes to and from rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,146 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 23,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NEW BULB FITTED (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NEW BULB FITTED (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,179 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,280 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 21,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,031 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 17,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 16,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,837 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,304 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 10,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 9,272 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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W452 COJ is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W452 COJ, 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 W452 COJ registered?

W452 COJ is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W452 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W452 COJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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