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M396 HGA

1995 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,704 mi
Last recorded63,704 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 HGA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,942 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged petrol tank filler and breather pipes showing signs of wear (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 57,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,414 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 56,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,518 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre starting to crack up

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,985 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,259 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 33,766 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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M396 HGA is a 1995 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M396 HGA, 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 M396 HGA registered?

M396 HGA is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M396 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M396 HGA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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