MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on end off main run (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on end of main run (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on end off main run (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on end of main run (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak on engine
slight corrosion both rear outer sills
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak on engine
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion both rear outer sills
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
front grill damaged
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
front grill damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front brakes slight judder
rear exhaust deteriorating
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front brakes slight judder
rear exhaust deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
front number plate cracked
o/s wiper split
rear bumber insecure
slight damaged to front windscreen
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
front number plate cracked
o/s wiper split
rear bumber insecure
slight damaged to front windscreen
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
front wipers split
windsreen has damaged but not in swept area
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
front wipers split
windsreen has damaged but not in swept area
Oil leak
outer cover missing on n/s/f indicator
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer cover missing on n/s/f indicator
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M353 CWS is a 1995 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 M353 CWS, 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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M353 CWS is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 April 1995.
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