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N173 RWK

1995 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,126 mi
Last recorded52,126 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 RWK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 50,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,716 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 49,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2013 47,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 47,297 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 43,674 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,674 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,751 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 37,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,981 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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N173 RWK is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N173 RWK, 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 N173 RWK registered?

N173 RWK is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N173 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 RWK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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