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W522 PAU

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 PAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,061 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,173 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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W522 PAU is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W522 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 W522 PAU?

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What year was W522 PAU registered?

W522 PAU is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W522 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 PAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W522 PAU have outstanding finance?

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