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W992 PHU

2000 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona Compact55,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW992 PHU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,532 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake backing plates corroded

nearside front lower ball joint locking nut corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,532 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake backing plates corroded

nearside front lower ball joint locking nut corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,405 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounts to new part not very secure

Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,588 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front lower ball joint lock nut corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2010 72,588 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front lower ball joint lock nut corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,631 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 53,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,216 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,216 miles

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

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)

nail in tread area of offside rear tyre.

outer wall of nearside rear tyre beginning to crack.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 34,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/f steering rack gaiter started to crack

rear suspension camber pins and bolts started to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,666 miles

o/f steering rack gaiter started to crack

rear suspension camber pins and bolts started to corrode

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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W992 PHU is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,150 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W992 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W992 PHU registered?

W992 PHU is a 2000 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W992 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W992 PHU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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