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M580 XBH

1995 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,910 mi
Last recorded89,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 XBH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,910 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing,, recommend attention (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

advise, drivers window condition

n/s/f door and n/s outer sill panel damaged

oil warning light flashing, engine slightly noisy

no engine oil showing on dip stick

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level recommend attention asap (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing,, recommend attention (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner edge 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush,, recommend attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced stone chip on lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack, n/s oil misty (2.3.3b)

advise, drivers window condition

child seat fitted n/s/r of vehicle

n/s/f door and sill panel slightly damaged

n/s/r brake binding slightly,, recommend check

oil leak

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearly devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise, drivers window condition

child seat fitted n/s/r of vehicle

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level recommend attention asap (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing,, recommend attention (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner edge 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush,, recommend attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced stone chip on lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack, n/s oil misty (2.3.3b)

n/s/f door and sill panel slightly damaged

n/s/r brake binding slightly,, recommend check

oil leak

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 61,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 54,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,569 miles

handbrake travel.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,487 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,468 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M580 XBH is a 1995 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M580 XBH, 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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M580 XBH is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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