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W527 CYG

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,077 mi
Last recorded31,077 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 CYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,077 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cracked sidewall

Fail 30 May 2014 31,072 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cracked sidewall

Pass 30 May 2013 30,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 30,119 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 27,590 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,590 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,667 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 25,667 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,377 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 24,377 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,213 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,213 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,848 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 21,841 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,348 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 20,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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W527 CYG is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W527 CYG, 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 W527 CYG registered?

W527 CYG is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W527 CYG safe to buy?

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