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N679 TDV

1995 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,816 mi
Last recorded94,816 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 TDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 94,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,942 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 84,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,006 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 82,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 79,735 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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N679 TDV is a 1995 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 75,011 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N679 TDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N679 TDV registered?

N679 TDV is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 November 1995.

Is N679 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N679 TDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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