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Y459 HHT

2001 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,961 mi
Last recorded77,961 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona Compact54,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 HHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,961 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator in poor condition and has small leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,923 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator in poor condition and has small leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,070 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,313 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,526 miles

Advise front brake disc's corroded.

Advise front tyres starting to perish.

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak advise attension

rear suspension bushes becoming perrished

Fail 16 Jun 2009 42,546 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak advise attension

rear suspension bushes becoming perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sump rusted thin

Pass 3 May 2007 37,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,535 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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Y459 HHT is a 2001 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 54,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y459 HHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y459 HHT is a 2001 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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