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WX51 PNV

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,503 mi
Last recorded38,503 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 PNV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,503 miles

bonnet hinges seized

damaged to rear bumper

front cross member corroded

front discs scored

hand brake travel high

nail in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre cut in outter side wall

off side front tyre cut in outter side wall

rear discs scored

srs light on

Fail 12 Aug 2006 38,377 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

bonnet hinges buckled

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WX51 PNV is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX51 PNV, 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

How do I check the history of WX51 PNV?

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What year was WX51 PNV registered?

WX51 PNV is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is WX51 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 PNV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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