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W516 PWS

2000 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 PWS
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 100,201 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 100,199 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 87,213 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 PWS is a 2000 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWS, 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

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What year was W516 PWS registered?

W516 PWS is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W516 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 PWS shows 4 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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