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W857 LEF

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,632 mi
Last recorded57,632 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 LEF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,632 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,568 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,068 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,597 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise centre exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2007 50,596 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

advise centre exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,610 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 44,609 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 76
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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W857 LEF is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,666 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 Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W857 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Spectrum typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Spectrum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W857 LEF registered?

W857 LEF is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W857 LEF safe to buy?

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