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Y642 GFB

2001 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona Compact54,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 GFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 99,581 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 98,656 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,948 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,917 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,574 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 88,574 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,272 miles

Oil leak

handbrake due for adjustment

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,685 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 79,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 66,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 66,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,141 miles

o/sf n/s/f tyres getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,901 miles

advise front check pads look low

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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Y642 GFB is a 2001 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y642 GFB, 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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What year was Y642 GFB registered?

Y642 GFB is a 2001 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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