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W901 BFV

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 BFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2008 85,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

there is a creaking noise at osr suspension

Pass 28 Jun 2008 85,755 miles

there is a creaking noise at osr suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 44,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,857 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 38,826 miles

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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W901 BFV is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W901 BFV, 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 W901 BFV registered?

W901 BFV is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W901 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W901 BFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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