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N158 ETR

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,179 mi
Last recorded46,179 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 ETR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre temp repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 46,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,378 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 3 Feb 2016 41,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,874 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 35,857 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,240 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,240 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,450 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 30,441 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,193 miles

cambelt last changed?

nearside wiper poor

offside headlamp aim on limit

various minor damage

Fail 5 Nov 2009 25,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,039 miles

front bumper fixings broken

oil leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,574 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 19,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,021 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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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.

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