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N130 FCW

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 FCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2008 105,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 99,084 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 99,084 miles

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

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

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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N130 FCW is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N130 FCW, 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 N130 FCW registered?

N130 FCW is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N130 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N130 FCW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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