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Y87 BSG

2001 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 BSG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 97,796 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 97,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f track rod end slight play

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,974 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,963 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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Y87 BSG is a 2001 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y87 BSG, 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 Y87 BSG registered?

Y87 BSG is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y87 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 BSG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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