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X898 AFB

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,152 mi
Last recorded87,152 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 AFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2013 87,152 miles

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

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

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

front heatsheilds rattle on the exhaust systen,still secure when inspected

nearsdide front road rim has small dent on the inside edge

nearside rear tyre has puncture

under bonnet,battery clamp has dented bonnet,battery secure advise needs repostioning

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,152 miles

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

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

front heatsheilds rattle on the exhaust systen,still secure when inspected

nearsdide front road rim has small dent on the inside edge

nearside rear tyre has puncture

under bonnet,battery clamp has dented bonnet,battery secure advise needs repostioning

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,723 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member coroded but not holed

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber 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)

battery insecure

front cross member coroded but not holed

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,779 miles

Off side rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 75,193 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 61,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,355 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 55,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 43,574 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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X898 AFB is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X898 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 X898 AFB registered?

X898 AFB is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X898 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 AFB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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