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W79 BAC

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 BAC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,480 miles

advise chip in o/s lens

advise heat sheld

advise n/s/r service and hand brake lower effort

advise o/s/r lens

Fail 5 Oct 2012 96,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise chip in o/s lens

advise heat sheld

advise o/s/r lens

Pass 29 Oct 2011 89,338 miles

advise front pipe

advise o/s head l;ight chipped

advise o/s steering gator perrished

advise oil leak

advise rear fog light dimmer than should be

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,568 miles

advise chip in o/s head light

advise middle box

advise wiper blades

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,322 miles

advise o/s/r lens

advise wiper blades

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,321 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 66,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,839 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 56,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,600 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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W79 BAC is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W79 BAC, 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 W79 BAC registered?

W79 BAC is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W79 BAC safe to buy?

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