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W738 VOD

2000 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 VOD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,447 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION SUBFRAME GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

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

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH GETTING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION SUBFRAME GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

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

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

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH GETTING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,487 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

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

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

O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

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

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

O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 37,819 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,429 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,418 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 20,025 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

handbrake excessive travel

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,453 miles

Accident damage repaired areas corroding.

Handbrake has travel.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 14,453 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,021 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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W738 VOD is a 2000 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W738 VOD, 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 W738 VOD registered?

W738 VOD is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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