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N125 BKH

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,721 mi
Last recorded195,721 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 BKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2017 195,721 miles

Brake pipes greassed

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 183,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greassed

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 173,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes greassed

Pass 18 Apr 2014 162,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust has slight crack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,367 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes greassed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 145,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greassed

Pass 15 Apr 2011 130,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 110,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 97,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,963 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,420 miles

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

Oil leak

all under vehicle brake pipes are heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,883 miles

front washer jets req adjustment

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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N125 BKH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N125 BKH, 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 N125 BKH registered?

N125 BKH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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