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V956 DSM

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 DSM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,959 miles

COOLANT RADIATOR CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK. SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION LINK.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,959 miles

COOLANT RADIATOR CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK. SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION LINK.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 102,658 miles

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER NEAR LIMIT OF TRAVEL.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,658 miles

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER NEAR LIMIT OF TRAVEL.

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,838 miles

Under car brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 86,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,631 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking

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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V956 DSM is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V956 DSM, 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 V956 DSM registered?

V956 DSM is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V956 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V956 DSM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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