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W524 ULH

2000 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 ULH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,004 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 89,975 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Fail 30 May 2012 89,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,585 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember getting corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 84,574 miles

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

Oil leak

front crossmember getting corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,732 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 76,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,532 miles

both number plates discoloured

front brake imbalance o/s low

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape in the tread

Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,178 miles

Oil leak

both no plates discoloured advice replaced

Fail 7 Feb 2008 68,178 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

both no plates discoloured advice replaced

Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,891 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 63,891 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

both no plates discoloured advice replaced

Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,249 miles

front and rear number plates slightly distorted

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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W524 ULH is a 2000 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W524 ULH, 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.

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What year was W524 ULH registered?

W524 ULH is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W524 ULH safe to buy?

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