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N184 UTF

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,994 mi
Last recorded65,994 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 UTF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 65,994 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 61,822 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 53,705 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 53,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,014 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 98,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 98,244 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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N184 UTF is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N184 UTF, 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 N184 UTF registered?

N184 UTF is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N184 UTF safe to buy?

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