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N104 YBA

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 YBA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 May 2013 96,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 98,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,769 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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N104 YBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 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 N104 YBA, 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 30 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 N104 YBA registered?

N104 YBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N104 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N104 YBA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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