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V566 FSB

2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,183 mi
Last recorded60,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum56,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 FSB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Spectrum
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,183 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,209 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 51,940 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,003 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 76
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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V566 FSB is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Spectrum fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V566 FSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Spectrum typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Spectrum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V566 FSB is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact Spectrum, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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