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M471 DLK

1995 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,606 mi
Last recorded95,606 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 DLK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 95,606 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 95,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,485 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 88,485 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M471 DLK is a 1995 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 M471 DLK, 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 M471 DLK registered?

M471 DLK is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M471 DLK safe to buy?

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