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N210 LFW

1995 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 LFW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,938 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres inner edges worn x2

front w/bones corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 87,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres inner edges worn x2

front w/bones corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs corroded

both front rollbar link bar rubbers perished

both front steering rack ends damp with oil around gaitors

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner arch brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes and rear pipes covered with undersill

middle exhaust pipe corroded

n/s front floor pan corroded

n/s front wiperblade split on end

n/s rear hand brake low effort

o/s rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs corroded

both front rollbar link bar rubbers perished

both front steering rack ends damp with oil around gaitors

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner arch brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes and rear pipes covered with undersill

middle exhaust pipe corroded

n/s front floor pan corroded

n/s front wiperblade split on end

n/s rear hand brake low effort

o/s rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2009 82,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,604 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers split on ends

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight leak from steering rack not excessive

Fail 21 Jun 2007 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight leak from steering rack not excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 72,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

suspect steering rack leaking oil

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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N210 LFW is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N210 LFW, 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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N210 LFW is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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