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Y251 HHT

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,923 mi
Last recorded48,923 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 HHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 48,923 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 43,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,656 miles

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

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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Y251 HHT is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y251 HHT, 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 Y251 HHT registered?

Y251 HHT is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 May 2001.

Is Y251 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 HHT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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