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Y226 VKH

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,685 mi
Last recorded88,685 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 VKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,712 miles

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)

advise all discs

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 72,655 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,028 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,202 miles

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

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

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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Y226 VKH is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y226 VKH, 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 Y226 VKH registered?

Y226 VKH is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y226 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 VKH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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