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W972 XTP

2000 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,785 mi
Last recorded46,785 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 XTP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 46,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rears and rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 46,782 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rears and rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,571 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 46,571 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 45,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,440 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension arms and front subframe have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,979 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 44,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 27,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,780 miles

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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W972 XTP is a 2000 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W972 XTP, 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 W972 XTP registered?

W972 XTP is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W972 XTP safe to buy?

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