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M542 UYC

1995 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,761 mi
Last recorded95,761 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 UYC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,761 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 95,526 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak from oil filter emission not tested

Pass 18 Feb 2006 80,256 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 80,256 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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M542 UYC is a 1995 Proton Persona in Grey 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 M542 UYC, 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 M542 UYC registered?

M542 UYC is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M542 UYC safe to buy?

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