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M338 FAM

1995 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,020 mi
Last recorded109,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 FAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 109,020 miles

Oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 109,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,280 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 99,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 91,473 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,827 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 78,827 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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M338 FAM is a 1995 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M338 FAM, 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 M338 FAM registered?

M338 FAM is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M338 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M338 FAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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