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X163 JBV

2000 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,090 mi
Last recorded60,090 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 JBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,090 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both fronts (2.4.A.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both fronts (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under carriage rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 47,477 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,851 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 46,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,790 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,944 miles

under carrage rusting n\s\rear brake noisey

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,245 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate is stating to delaminate

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,022 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 21%

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,780 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 27,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 23,191 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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X163 JBV is a 2000 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X163 JBV, 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 X163 JBV registered?

X163 JBV is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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