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Y478 OBE

2001 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,519 mi
Last recorded79,519 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 OBE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,519 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,510 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,800 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,366 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,631 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 66,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 52,347 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,726 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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Y478 OBE is a 2001 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y478 OBE, 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 Y478 OBE registered?

Y478 OBE is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y478 OBE safe to buy?

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