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W947 XKN

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,985 mi
Last recorded34,985 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 XKN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s seal

engine slightly oily

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,332 miles

damage to n/s seal

engine slightly oily

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,896 miles

both front drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,132 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes fluctuating

Fail 18 Mar 2009 16,562 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes fluctuating

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,755 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine radiator leaking coolant

Fail 11 Mar 2008 14,755 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine radiator leaking coolant

Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leaks

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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W947 XKN is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 57,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W947 XKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W947 XKN registered?

W947 XKN is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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