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N261 TVV

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,327 mi
Last recorded99,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 TVV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 99,327 miles

corrosion starting to appear on boot floor

front coil springs rusty

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

offside front brake pads worn close to legal limit

Fail 12 Jun 2007 99,325 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion starting to appear on boot floor

front coil springs rusty

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

offside front brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,693 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 9,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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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N261 TVV is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N261 TVV, 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 N261 TVV registered?

N261 TVV is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N261 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 TVV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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