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X865 FOT

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,589 mi
Last recorded71,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 FOT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 71,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 66,566 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 30 May 2017 66,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

front no plate cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front exhaust flex deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2013 58,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no.plate deteriorating & cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2012 54,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no.plate deteriorating & cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,046 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 53,046 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,781 miles

oil leak

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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X865 FOT is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X865 FOT, 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.

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What year was X865 FOT registered?

X865 FOT is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X865 FOT safe to buy?

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