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W705 VCH

2000 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,947 mi
Last recorded70,947 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 VCH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,596 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,596 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,770 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 64,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 62,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,110 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 58,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 51,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,491 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,043 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 41,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 41,101 miles

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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W705 VCH is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W705 VCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W705 VCH registered?

W705 VCH is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W705 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 VCH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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