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M36 COT

1995 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,711 mi
Last recorded50,711 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM36 COT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,711 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 50,711 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper ends (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015
Fail 18 Nov 2015

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,181 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,989 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,773 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,545 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,544 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,292 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear light lenses cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,581 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 19 Nov 2007 48,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

o/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyres heavily perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,984 miles

all tyres perishing heavily

long handbrake travel

n/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

wiper blades smear

Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,265 miles

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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M36 COT 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 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 M36 COT, 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 M36 COT registered?

M36 COT is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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