CarVerify

Free Car Check

V655 FDD

2000 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 FDD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 126,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 110,823 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 110,817 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 93,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,190 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,793 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,661 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 49,661 miles

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

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

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
Full Proton Persona reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V655 FDD is a 2000 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V655 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V655 FDD?

You can check the full history of V655 FDD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V655 FDD registered?

V655 FDD is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V655 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 FDD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V655 FDD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V655 FDD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.