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M729 CHW

1995 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,004 mi
Last recorded144,004 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 CHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 144,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 134,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 133,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 122,660 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 122,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

slight damage to o/s outer sill to floor

Fail 10 Feb 2007 122,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front seatbelt storks seem loose?

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 112,553 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 112,552 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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M729 CHW is a 1995 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M729 CHW, 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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M729 CHW is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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