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M714 TKX

1995 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,548 mi
Last recorded60,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM714 TKX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,548 miles

Both rear sill panels corroded

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Nearside steering rack gaitor split borderline pass

Offside front and both rear tyres aged and cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2018 59,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear. ()

General corrosion throughout underside.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 59,394 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear. ()

General corrosion throughout underside.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,807 miles

Brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Exhaust emissions (c.o.) Only just met requirements.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody wet.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 56,179 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,735 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 54,705 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 53,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 51,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,616 miles

rear of outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,919 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 37,325 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M714 TKX is a 1995 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc 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 M714 TKX, 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 M714 TKX registered?

M714 TKX is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is M714 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M714 TKX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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