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N141 TOD

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,139 mi
Last recorded126,139 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 TOD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 126,139 miles

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

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

front crossmember corrodeing

holes both sides boot floor not within 30cm

rear brake backing plate detiortaeing

slight corrosion fuel pipes

suspension bushes perishing no excessive play

Fail 17 Apr 2012 126,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front crossmember corrodeing

holes both sides boot floor not within 30cm

rear brake backing plate detiortaeing

slight corrosion fuel pipes

suspension bushes perishing no excessive play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 120,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrotion boot floor not yet holed

fuel pipes and brake pipes undersealed

n/s/r tyre close to limit worn inner edge

o/s/r arch damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

underbody and exhaust covered in oil

Fail 21 Apr 2011 120,704 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrotion boot floor not yet holed

fuel pipes and brake pipes undersealed

n/s/r tyre close to limit worn inner edge

o/s/r arch damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

underbody and exhaust covered in oil

Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,786 miles

antiroll link rubbers spliting and perishing but no excessive play

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

oil on engine and underbody

rear brake backing plates corrodeing

slight corrotion both rear outer sills

Fail 19 Apr 2010 119,786 miles

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

antiroll link rubbers spliting and perishing but no excessive play

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

oil on engine and underbody

rear brake backing plates corrodeing

slight corrotion both rear outer sills

Pass 7 Apr 2009 118,195 miles

front tyres wearing low on egdes

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oil leak on engine

play in rack ends

Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing low on egdes

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oil leak on engine

play in rack ends

Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,108 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in rack

surface rust rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2008 115,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak on engine

slight play in rack

surface rust rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,077 miles

front pads looking low

heavy oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Apr 2007 110,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads looking low

heavy oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2006 102,291 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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N141 TOD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N141 TOD, 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 N141 TOD registered?

N141 TOD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N141 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N141 TOD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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