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W961 BAN

2000 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 BAN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,117 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror missing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres perished

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre spare fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 57,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,306 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front brake disc corroded on outside

slight exhaust blow on centre exhaust joint

small cracks in front windscreen

srs light flashing

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 26 May 2009 53,303 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front brake disc corroded on outside

slight exhaust blow on centre exhaust joint

small cracks in front windscreen

srs light flashing

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,074 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 49,448 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split

exhaust blow from front joint

Fail 2 May 2007 49,448 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes split

exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 12 May 2006 48,225 miles

All four tyres perished.

Cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Nearside mirror loose.

Rear brake balance close to limit.

Slight leak from center exhaust joint.

Stone damage to windscreen.

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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W961 BAN is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W961 BAN, 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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W961 BAN is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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