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Y691 HEU

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 HEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,189 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 79,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,875 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,842 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,173 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,305 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 45,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,812 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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Y691 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 Y691 HEU, 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

How do I check the history of Y691 HEU?

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What year was Y691 HEU registered?

Y691 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y691 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y691 HEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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