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W898 OTS

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,909 mi
Last recorded60,909 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 OTS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,909 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 60,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,594 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 51,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air filter box open and no filter fitted

bonnet hinges stiff

exhaust system corroded

nearside front windscreen chipped

oil leaks at engine

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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W898 OTS is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W898 OTS, 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 W898 OTS registered?

W898 OTS is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W898 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W898 OTS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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