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M488 LEL

1995 Proton Persona Sei

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Sei77,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 LEL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 94,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,196 miles

rear brake discs corroded and nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 84,320 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front section becoming rusty and deteriated

long handbrake travel

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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M488 LEL is a 1995 Proton Persona Sei in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 77,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M488 LEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Persona Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M488 LEL registered?

M488 LEL is a 1995 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M488 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 LEL shows 5 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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