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W563 VCH

2000 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,737 mi
Last recorded91,737 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 VCH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,737 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 91,597 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,362 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

temorary wheel fittered too o/s/r

Fail 15 Aug 2008 74,364 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

temorary wheel fittered too o/s/r

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,032 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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W563 VCH is a 2000 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W563 VCH, 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 W563 VCH registered?

W563 VCH is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W563 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W563 VCH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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