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Y242 HEJ

2001 Proton Satria

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Satria53,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 HEJ
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,320 miles

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

SRS light on indicating a fault with the drivers squib

Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS light on indicating a fault with the drivers squib

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,351 miles

SRS light flashing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,351 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SRS light flashing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,301 miles

airbag light flashing

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,301 miles

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

airbag light flashing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,972 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 93,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,384 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)

air bag light on

Fail 31 Jan 2008 42,384 miles

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

Coolant leak

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)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,843 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 36,843 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,231 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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Y242 HEJ is a 2001 Proton Satria in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,550 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 Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y242 HEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y242 HEJ is a 2001 Proton Satria, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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