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M420 SVH

1995 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 SVH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,226 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,953 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mudd flap loose

Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,883 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 52,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,180 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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M420 SVH is a 1995 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M420 SVH, 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 M420 SVH registered?

M420 SVH is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M420 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M420 SVH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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