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M540 MPC

1995 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,485 mi
Last recorded40,485 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 MPC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Change soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Change soon (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 40,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Change soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Change soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,966 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 35,513 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,888 miles

Coolant leak

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,508 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,484 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes noisy and sharp in operation

vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2012 32,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,279 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 31,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,661 miles

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

heavy underseal to vehicle

offside rear tyre low on tread

pinhole nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

slight distortion front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around nearside outer c/v boot

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,602 miles

slight distortion front brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,840 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,167 miles

Advise evidence of greese from around nearside and offside front outer transmission gaiter clip area

Advise offside rear tyre worn low (2mm tread)

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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M540 MPC is a 1995 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M540 MPC, 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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M540 MPC is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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