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N134 KRL

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,984 mi
Last recorded113,984 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 KRL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 113,984 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking Filler Pipe Corroded & holed (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill & arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Chassis (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Washer Part blocked

Front Crossmember Corroded & Holed

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,541 miles

front brake pads getting down

Fail 3 Aug 2016 109,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads getting down

Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear suspesion bushes deteriorated but no excess movement

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,742 miles

Damage to nearside rear quarter panel no sharp edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 97,731 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear quarter panel has body damage but no sharp edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 97,664 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear quarter panel has body damage but no sharp edges.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,980 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,332 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 9 Aug 2011 86,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

minor exhaust blow on mounting bracket area

Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,654 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 72,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,768 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,223 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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N134 KRL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N134 KRL, 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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N134 KRL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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