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N477 DEY

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,117 mi
Last recorded99,117 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 DEY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,117 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 99,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,321 miles

general corrosion

off side front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2011 92,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion

off side front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,162 miles

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

front discs corroded in general

Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,157 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)

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

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

front discs corroded in general

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,069 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,060 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 64,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,054 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N477 DEY is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc 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 N477 DEY, 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 N477 DEY registered?

N477 DEY is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 October 1995.

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