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V578 XFW

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,730 mi
Last recorded49,730 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 XFW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,730 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 49,727 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,679 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,286 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Dec 2011 47,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,876 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 16 Dec 2008 43,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,322 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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V578 XFW is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V578 XFW, 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 V578 XFW registered?

V578 XFW is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V578 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V578 XFW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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