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N457 HFV

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,747 mi
Last recorded75,747 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 HFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,772 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,076 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear (only visible when wheel is rotated)

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,076 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear (only visible when wheel is rotated)

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,191 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 60,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,245 miles

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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N457 HFV is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N457 HFV, 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 N457 HFV registered?

N457 HFV is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 December 1995.

Is N457 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 HFV shows 12 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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