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N154 DVX

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 DVX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,864 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 76,864 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,249 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,512 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,512 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,078 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,078 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,101 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,101 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,727 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,805 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,591 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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N154 DVX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N154 DVX, 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 N154 DVX registered?

N154 DVX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N154 DVX safe to buy?

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