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N185 WOF

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 WOF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 100,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 100,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 95,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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N185 WOF is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N185 WOF, 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 N185 WOF registered?

N185 WOF is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 December 1995.

Is N185 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 WOF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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