MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system front flexi pipe section deteriorated and centre box section corroding
Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floorplan area (6.1.B.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust system front flexi pipe section deteriorated and centre box section corroding
Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floorplan area (6.1.B.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S Front indicator lens damaged
O/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall not to depth of cords
O/S side view mirror loose but still secure
Oil leak
Tail gate not supported by struts
Exhaust down pipe flexy condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust down pipe flexy condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust flexy poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust flexy poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W79 VHR is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in White 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 W79 VHR, 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 VHR registered?
W79 VHR is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 May 2000.
Is W79 VHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W79 VHR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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