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X151 BYD

2000 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,207 mi
Last recorded85,207 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX151 BYD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 85,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Damage to front of vehicle.

Nearside tailgate strut not attached

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,869 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,130 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 62,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,960 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 56,960 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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X151 BYD is a 2000 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X151 BYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X151 BYD?

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What year was X151 BYD registered?

X151 BYD is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X151 BYD safe to buy?

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