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M296 FEW

1995 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 FEW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 111,080 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 111,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 104,743 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicator lense damage

some smoke ehen revving

Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,780 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 100,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen outside zone a less than 10mm dia.

nearside rack gaiter wet

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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M296 FEW is a 1995 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 75,011 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 Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M296 FEW, 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 31 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M296 FEW registered?

M296 FEW is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 April 1995.

Is M296 FEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M296 FEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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