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W49 RFS

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,203 mi
Last recorded40,203 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 RFS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,149 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,688 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,095 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,095 miles

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

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

advice n/s and o/s front tyres has cracks on outer sidewalls

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres has cracks on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,077 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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W49 RFS is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W49 RFS, 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 W49 RFS registered?

W49 RFS is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W49 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 RFS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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