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M589 SHE

1995 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 SHE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 125,584 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 125,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 123,214 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 123,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 120,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 116,844 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 116,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 May 2006 113,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2006 113,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M589 SHE is a 1995 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M589 SHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M589 SHE registered?

M589 SHE is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 March 1995.

Is M589 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M589 SHE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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