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X168 JBV

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,485 mi
Last recorded74,485 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 JBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2016 74,485 miles

Emissions not tested out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,339 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,964 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 59,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,532 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 53,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,345 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 38,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 38,861 miles

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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X168 JBV is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X168 JBV, 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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X168 JBV is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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