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Y838 HEU

2001 Proton Persona

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 HEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 68,901 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,171 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,642 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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Y838 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y838 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 Y838 HEU registered?

Y838 HEU is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y838 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 HEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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