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W188 PCV

2000 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,017 mi
Last recorded76,017 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PCV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 76,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2011 75,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 68,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,218 miles

slight blow on cat pipe. front and rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,897 miles

extenshion fitted to near side rear seatbelt

off side front seat belt stalk incomplete

temporary repair to off side rear light lens

Pass 5 Aug 2005 34,765 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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W188 PCV is a 2000 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W188 PCV, 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 W188 PCV registered?

W188 PCV is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W188 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 PCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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