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N208 ANH

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,224 mi
Last recorded147,224 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 ANH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 147,224 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 146,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 130,403 miles

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

extensive engine oil leaks

nail in offside front tyre

slight distortion to offside front brake disc

Pass 27 Sep 2007 109,102 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 92,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 92,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 74,990 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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N208 ANH is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 73,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N208 ANH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N208 ANH registered?

N208 ANH is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N208 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 ANH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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