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W517 PAU

2000 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 PAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,738 miles

Clutch operation poor ... doesnt clear reverse

Clutch pedal pad missing

Engine oiul leak

Indicator lens missing o.s.

Wing repeater lens missing n.s.

Fail 28 May 2015 96,651 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Clutch operation poor ... doesnt clear reverse

Clutch pedal pad missing

Engine oiul leak

Indicator lens missing o.s.

Wing repeater lens missing n.s.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,395 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

n.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2014 85,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

n.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 71,463 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 71,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s wing repeater lense missing

Pass 16 May 2012 65,539 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 65,535 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 55,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,325 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 41,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,370 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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W517 PAU is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W517 PAU, 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 W517 PAU registered?

W517 PAU is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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