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N457 FCW

1995 Proton Persona Sei

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

10,032 mi
Last recorded10,032 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Sei77,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 FCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 10,032 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 94,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 82,888 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DIS-COLOURED †OIL LEAK †RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Jul 2005 76,795 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 76,795 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR GETTING RUSTY , OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE , RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION .

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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N457 FCW is a 1995 Proton Persona Sei in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 77,260 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N457 FCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Persona Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N457 FCW registered?

N457 FCW is a 1995 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N457 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 FCW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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