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W52 BAC

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,118 mi
Last recorded54,118 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 BAC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,479 miles

offside front wheelbearing slight noise

offside inner washer jet blocked

Fail 6 Mar 2010 46,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside front wheelbearing slight noise

offside inner washer jet blocked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,622 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

defective o/s/rear tyre now in spare

o/s/rear indicator lens damaged

vehicle has a charge system related fault

Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,622 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

defective o/s/rear tyre now in spare

o/s/rear indicator lens damaged

vehicle has a charge system related fault

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,677 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 40,651 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o.s.r light lens taped over.

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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W52 BAC is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W52 BAC, 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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W52 BAC is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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