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W516 PAU

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,745 mi
Last recorded34,745 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 PAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,745 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,989 miles

engine surging

front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,313 miles

both front anti roll bar bushies starting to crack & perish

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,585 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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W516 PAU is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W516 PAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W516 PAU?

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What year was W516 PAU registered?

W516 PAU is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W516 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 PAU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W516 PAU have outstanding finance?

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