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V955 ERG

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,516 mi
Last recorded75,516 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 ERG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,516 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,448 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 63,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,831 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 55,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant radiator poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2006 49,662 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant rad poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2005 46,071 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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V955 ERG is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V955 ERG, 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 V955 ERG registered?

V955 ERG is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V955 ERG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V955 ERG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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