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N490 MFG

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,957 mi
Last recorded35,957 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 MFG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat security requires attension

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers seat security requires attension

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,021 miles

offside headlamp aim on left limit

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,780 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 31,780 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,872 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 20,495 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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N490 MFG is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N490 MFG, 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 N490 MFG registered?

N490 MFG is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N490 MFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 MFG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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