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V179 FDD

2000 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,315 mi
Last recorded26,315 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 FDD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,315 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 26,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,608 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,608 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,030 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 24,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S door mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,212 miles

N/S door mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,269 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,836 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 18,836 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm, 185 60 r14h

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,694 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 16,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,619 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 14,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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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V179 FDD is a 2000 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V179 FDD, 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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V179 FDD is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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