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M108 EBX

1995 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,936 mi
Last recorded66,936 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM108 EBX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,936 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)

Fail 12 May 2009 66,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck pipe damp

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 12 May 2008 58,114 miles

1/ N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 2 May 2008 57,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1/ N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 4 May 2007 48,596 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 48,596 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,822 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M108 EBX is a 1995 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M108 EBX, 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 M108 EBX registered?

M108 EBX is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M108 EBX safe to buy?

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