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N405 BWE

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,789 mi
Last recorded33,789 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 BWE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 33,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,836 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 32,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,347 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 31,784 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,155 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N405 BWE is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N405 BWE, 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 N405 BWE registered?

N405 BWE is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is N405 BWE safe to buy?

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