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WX51 PNY

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,357 mi
Last recorded111,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,357 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,196 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,994 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,678 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust downpipe heatshield loose

Exhaust mid-section heatshield loose

Exhaust mid-section in poor condition

Front brake pads 90% worn

Handbrake travel high

Offside front indicator condensated

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2008 58,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 58,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,996 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2007 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 PNY is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNY, 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 PNY?

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What year was WX51 PNY registered?

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

Is WX51 PNY safe to buy?

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