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V492 EJH

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 EJH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,999 miles

coolant radiator leaking

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leaks from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant radiator leaking

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leaks from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,826 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,425 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,763 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 50,763 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2005 40,562 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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V492 EJH is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 V492 EJH, 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

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What year was V492 EJH registered?

V492 EJH is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V492 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 EJH 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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