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X208 ACF

2000 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,676 mi
Last recorded82,676 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 ACF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,219 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,195 miles

damp around o/s/f suspension strut area.

o/s/f seat belt lock covers missing.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 45,195 miles

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

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

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

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

damp around o/s/f suspension strut area.

front tyres worn 2/3mm.

o/s/f seat belt lock covers missing.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,841 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,755 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,755 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,768 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,768 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s & o/s/f steering rack gaiter slightly perished.

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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X208 ACF is a 2000 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X208 ACF, 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 X208 ACF?

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What year was X208 ACF registered?

X208 ACF is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X208 ACF safe to buy?

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