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V142 NRV

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,324 mi
Last recorded65,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 NRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,324 miles

Centre and rear exhaust is starting to rust.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 65,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre and rear exhaust is starting to rust.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,212 miles

Nearside front mud flap fitting are in a poor condition.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front mud flap fitting are in a poor condition.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,876 miles

N/S/R Wheel trim insecure.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,897 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,805 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 28,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 22,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,221 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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V142 NRV is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 V142 NRV, 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 V142 NRV registered?

V142 NRV is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V142 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V142 NRV 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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