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W657 XGD

2000 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 XGD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 118,115 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 117,373 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

Fail 9 Apr 2010 117,373 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2009 115,623 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 115,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 113,996 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 113,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 110,732 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 110,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 107,885 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 107,885 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W657 XGD is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W657 XGD, 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 W657 XGD registered?

W657 XGD is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W657 XGD safe to buy?

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