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W507 OSA

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,365 mi
Last recorded43,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 OSA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,365 miles

Exhaust repaired at rear section.

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition.

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,173 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,017 miles

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

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,017 miles

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,915 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 25,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 21,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate is insecure not excessive

Fail 26 Jul 2005 21,289 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate is insecure not excessive

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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W507 OSA is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W507 OSA, 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 W507 OSA registered?

W507 OSA is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W507 OSA safe to buy?

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