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N485 BYA

1995 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,303 mi
Last recorded46,303 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 BYA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded al brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,276 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,887 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 396,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,021 miles

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

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,436 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

os wiper blade split , ns wiper arm pivot seized

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,351 miles

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated / spacing nearly incorrect

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Mar 2009 31,351 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated / spacing nearly incorrect

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,771 miles

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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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N485 BYA is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N485 BYA, 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 N485 BYA registered?

N485 BYA is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N485 BYA safe to buy?

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