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M489 RKK

1995 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,544 mi
Last recorded96,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 RKK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight front brake inbalance(pull to O/S).

signs of possible fuel leakage at filler pipes.Not leaking at time of test.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 90,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 83,643 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 83,607 miles

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

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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M489 RKK 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 75%.

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 M489 RKK, 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 M489 RKK registered?

M489 RKK is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M489 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 RKK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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