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W522 CYG

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,406 mi
Last recorded41,406 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 CYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 40,275 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 38,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 36,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,915 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 30,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,969 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,284 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,020 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 21,978 miles

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

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

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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W522 CYG is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W522 CYG, 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 W522 CYG registered?

W522 CYG is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W522 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 CYG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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