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Y792 HEU

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,551 mi
Last recorded51,551 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 HEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2013 51,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,228 miles

srs light on

traction control light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,730 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 41,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,831 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 21,831 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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Y792 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y792 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.

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What year was Y792 HEU registered?

Y792 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 May 2001.

Is Y792 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y792 HEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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