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M966 AUG

1995 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 AUG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 88,918 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 88,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 85,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 75,761 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 75,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 70,116 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 70,074 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M966 AUG is a 1995 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M966 AUG, 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 M966 AUG registered?

M966 AUG is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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