2000 Proton Persona 1.8L Petrol · W478 BJN
2000 Proton Persona (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2000. Recorded mileage 76,342 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PROTON PERSONA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1834cc
W478 BJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 76,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W478 BJN Mileage History
- 22/07/202575,299 mi
- 28/07/202575,299 mi
- 05/06/202676,331 mi+1,032 mi
- 04/08/202676,334 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/202676,342 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W478 BJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Proton Persona (W478 BJN) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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