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W478 BJN

2000 Proton Persona

Yellow Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,334 mi
Last recorded76,334 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 BJN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 76,334 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear service brake and park brake did not lock on test

various components corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2026 76,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill flange in several places not continually welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill flange in several places not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,299 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 75,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,299 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,844 miles

all four coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 71,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,222 miles

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,034 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,500 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 26,479 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,894 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 18,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,375 miles

front number plate replace for test

Fail 2 Jul 2007 13,375 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,613 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 7,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate has another number plate underneath it.

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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W478 BJN is a 2000 Proton Persona in Yellow with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W478 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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W478 BJN is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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