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DK51 AJV

2001 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 AJV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 86,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,888 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 70,881 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,332 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 42,332 miles

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

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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DK51 AJV is a 2001 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 60,361 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 DK51 AJV, 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 25 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 AJV registered?

DK51 AJV is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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