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WV61 HMU

2011 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,869 mi
Last recorded153,869 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Proton Persona47,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 HMU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 153,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface rust on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,096 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s steering track arm gaitor clip loose but gaiter still secure

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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WV61 HMU is a 2011 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,626 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 WV61 HMU, 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 15 years old, this Proton Persona is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WV61 HMU registered?

WV61 HMU is a 2011 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is WV61 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 HMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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