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Y799 HEU

2001 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 HEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,505 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 74,894 miles

both steering rack boots worn

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,894 miles

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

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

THIS VEHICLES INTERIOR HAS BEEN HEAVILLY MODIFIED IT HAS FULL ROLL CAGE BUCKET SEATS AND 5 POINT SEAT BELTS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,609 miles

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

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

numerous points of corrosion none yet excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,309 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,094 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2006 1,290 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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Y799 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y799 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 Y799 HEU registered?

Y799 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y799 HEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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