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N481 FCW

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,948 mi
Last recorded52,948 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 FCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 52,948 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 52,923 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 50,987 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 50,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 48,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,326 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 46,264 miles

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

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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N481 FCW is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N481 FCW, 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 N481 FCW registered?

N481 FCW is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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