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N557 GCS

1995 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 GCS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre cracked

radiator mounting panel excessively corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front cross member heavily corroded

radiator cores corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,358 miles

radiator cores/vanes corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise fluid seepage from offsie steering rack gaiter area

advise rear brake imbalance (36%)

front lower crossmember(radiator mounting panel)excessively corroded/holed(advise repair ASAP)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 50,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise fluid seepage from offsie steering rack gaiter area

advise rear brake imbalance (36%)

front lower crossmember(radiator mounting panel)excessively corroded/holed(advise repair ASAP)

radiator cores/vanes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,633 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,166 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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N557 GCS is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N557 GCS, 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 N557 GCS registered?

N557 GCS is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N557 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 GCS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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