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Y997 GFB

2001 Proton Satria

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Satria53,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 GFB
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 87,455 miles

Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both rear brake back plates very rusty

air bag light does not work

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,178 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 73,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,007 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,938 miles

steering rack has slight play in rubber bush mountings

Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,906 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in rubber bush mountings

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,143 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 23,309 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 23,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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Y997 GFB is a 2001 Proton Satria in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 53,550 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 Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y997 GFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y997 GFB is a 2001 Proton Satria, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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