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W988 SNG

2000 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,400 mi
Last recorded67,400 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 SNG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,400 miles

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

offside rear brake disc is rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,396 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

offside rear brake disc is rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,518 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Very little reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,464 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 38,464 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 29,668 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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W988 SNG is a 2000 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W988 SNG, 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 W988 SNG registered?

W988 SNG is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W988 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 SNG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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