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Y252 HHT

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 HHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2011 60,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,361 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,802 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 56,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

park brake lever travel high.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,074 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,071 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch slipping badly

Pass 16 May 2008 45,338 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 38,881 miles

Hand brake travel is high

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 32,102 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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Y252 HHT is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y252 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y252 HHT registered?

Y252 HHT is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 May 2001.

Is Y252 HHT safe to buy?

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