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N859 HFB

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,200 mi
Last recorded67,200 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 HFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,200 miles

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,858 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 52,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,278 miles

front number plate fadeing slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,278 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate fadeing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,633 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 35,895 miles

nearside front tyre low to limit

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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N859 HFB 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 70%.

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 N859 HFB, 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 N859 HFB registered?

N859 HFB is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 September 1995.

Is N859 HFB safe to buy?

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