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N102 BWM

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 BWM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,392 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,392 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,214 miles

bonnet damaged.

tailgate not staying up.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,214 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tailgate not staying up.

bonnet damaged.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 70,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 69,892 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

emissons not done exhust blowing.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,214 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,168 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 59,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,622 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,622 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,155 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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N102 BWM is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N102 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N102 BWM registered?

N102 BWM is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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