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YX51 CHO

2001 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,206 mi
Last recorded63,206 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Proton Persona60,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 CHO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,206 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 63,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill........ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,718 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 60,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,815 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 56,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel........

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,487 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,355 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,920 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,730 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 41,726 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,708 miles

all 4 tyers low on tread

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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YX51 CHO is a 2001 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX51 CHO, 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 YX51 CHO registered?

YX51 CHO is a 2001 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YX51 CHO safe to buy?

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