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N135 HPP

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,373 mi
Last recorded49,373 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 HPP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,553 miles

Accident damage to tailgate

Both wiper blades starting to split

Washers slightly weak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,981 miles

Accident damage to rear

N/S front outer indicator lens missing

O/S door mirror slightly loose on mountings

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,906 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 14,906 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,690 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,690 miles

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

advise on offside front tyre nailed

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 11,860 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 11,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N135 HPP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N135 HPP, 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 N135 HPP registered?

N135 HPP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N135 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N135 HPP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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