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N143 HHG

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 HHG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,594 miles

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

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

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

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,797 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,387 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,633 miles

front cross member corroded above engine mounting

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front cross member corroded above engine mounting

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,499 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,499 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,288 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 53,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,252 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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N143 HHG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 N143 HHG, 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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N143 HHG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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