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W458 BJN

2000 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,516 mi
Last recorded76,516 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 BJN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster,slight damage

light and wiper stalk on steering column,becoming damaged.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,643 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,643 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,072 miles

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

windscreen damage near limit

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,072 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

windscreen damage near limit

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

wiper + indicator stalk becoming worn

Fail 29 Jul 2015 73,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

wiper + indicator stalk becoming worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,243 miles

engine oil leak

small mark in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,107 miles

small marks in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,107 miles

Centre Rear 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)

small marks in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear pad getting low

rear boot does not fit properly

Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,220 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear pad getting low

rear boot does not fit properly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,502 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,897 miles

rear no. plate becoming disfigured

Fail 24 Jul 2010 58,878 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear no. plate becoming disfigured

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,672 miles

battery insecure

front + rear no.plates ecoming disfigured

Fail 27 Jul 2009 57,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

front + rear no.plates ecoming disfigured

Fail 21 Jul 2008 55,399 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,671 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 53,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 53,253 miles

Oil leak

Registration plates deteriorated.

Fail 17 Feb 2007 53,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plates deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,235 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

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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W458 BJN is a 2000 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W458 BJN, 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 W458 BJN registered?

W458 BJN is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W458 BJN safe to buy?

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