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W732 WAM

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,882 mi
Last recorded84,882 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW732 WAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,882 miles

front number plate worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,258 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,691 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED.

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

N/S/R TYRE ;METAL IN TREAD.

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

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

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK,<NOT AT TIME OF TEST>

STONECHIPS ON SCREEN.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 63,691 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED.

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

N/S/R TYRE ;METAL IN TREAD.

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

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

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

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING LEAK,<NOT AT TIME OF TEST>

STONECHIPS ON SCREEN.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,710 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

o/s/r tyre deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,144 miles

front anti-roll bar drop links deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,144 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front anti-roll bar drop links deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,351 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,696 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 46,696 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 41,854 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,854 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,700 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 36,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

hand brake travil quite long †

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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W732 WAM is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W732 WAM, 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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W732 WAM is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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