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M499 ETC

1995 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,242 mi
Last recorded57,242 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 ETC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,242 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,238 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,860 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 82,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,145 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,390 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 48,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M499 ETC is a 1995 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M499 ETC, 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 M499 ETC registered?

M499 ETC is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M499 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M499 ETC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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