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W157 TNV

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 TNV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,819 miles

corrosion to front suspension components

front brake imbalance at 25%

non standard exhaust fitted

some movement within steering rack mounting

Fail 10 Aug 2010 89,815 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

corrosion to front suspension components

non standard exhaust fitted

parking brake travel becoming long

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,670 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

radiator in poor conditon but not leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2009 84,670 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general corrosion to suspension components

radiator in poor conditon but not leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2008 82,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,855 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,799 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 68,799 miles

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

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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W157 TNV is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W157 TNV, 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 W157 TNV registered?

W157 TNV is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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