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Y259 PFO

2001 Proton Satria

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,364 mi
Last recorded94,364 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Proton Satria53,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 PFO
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle presented as rally car

Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 94,362 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,026 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever coming towards end of travel

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres waring on inner edge

slight knocking when wheel rotated n/s front

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,491 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 72,313 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,849 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 60,849 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2007 60,849 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,241 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y259 PFO is a 2001 Proton Satria in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y259 PFO, 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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Y259 PFO is a 2001 Proton Satria, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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