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Y196 HET

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,351 mi
Last recorded57,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 HET
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front brake discs.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,155 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,175 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,436 miles

2x front discs slightly warped

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 40,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2x front discs slightly warped

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,300 miles

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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Y196 HET is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 Y196 HET, 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 Y196 HET registered?

Y196 HET is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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