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W79 VHR

2000 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,760 mi
Last recorded40,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 VHR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,760 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 40,755 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,791 miles

Exhaust down pipe flexy condition

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 37,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,944 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 32,971 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,719 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,866 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 23,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,660 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)

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 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?

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