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W851 WTU

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,342 mi
Last recorded73,342 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 WTU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,342 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,167 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 60,994 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 60,976 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 50,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,975 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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W851 WTU is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W851 WTU, 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 W851 WTU registered?

W851 WTU is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W851 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 WTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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