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X842 AFB

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 AFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,754 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,097 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,888 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,552 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,764 miles

o/s wiper blade end split clears ok

Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s wiper blade end split clears ok

Pass 4 May 2011 45,573 miles

both front inner brake discs corroded

nsf inner tyre tread featherd

rear exhaust hits chassis & fuel tank sheild

Fail 28 Apr 2011 45,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front inner brake discs corroded

nsf inner tyre tread featherd

rear exhaust hits chassis & fuel tank sheild

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,111 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing bald on inside edge

rear exhaust rubber broken

screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,123 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,633 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 35,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,437 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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X842 AFB is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X842 AFB, 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 X842 AFB registered?

X842 AFB is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X842 AFB safe to buy?

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