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M401 DMW

1995 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,984 mi
Last recorded121,984 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 DMW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2008 121,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator is in very poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,608 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2006 100,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 100,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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M401 DMW is a 1995 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M401 DMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M401 DMW registered?

M401 DMW is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 February 1995.

Is M401 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 DMW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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