MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,179 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre temp repair (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre temp repair (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear tyres perished
Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
cambelt last changed?
nearside wiper poor
offside headlamp aim on limit
various minor damage
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cambelt last changed?
nearside wiper poor
offside headlamp aim on limit
various minor damage
front bumper fixings broken
oil leaks
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N158 ETR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 N158 ETR, 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 N158 ETR registered?
N158 ETR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 June 1996.
Is N158 ETR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N158 ETR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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