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N208 LEU

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,374 mi
Last recorded139,374 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 LEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 139,374 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

unable to inspect brake pipes due to a covering of underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,711 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to a covering of underseal and grease

Pass 15 Apr 2011 124,150 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to a covering of underseal and grease

Pass 22 Mar 2010 114,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 102,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,930 miles

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

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

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

slight condensation in off side front indicator

Fail 10 Apr 2007 96,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight condensation in off side front indicator

Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,203 miles

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

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

SLIGHT DAMP POWER STEEERING RESOIRVOR OK

brake fluid level close to low level ok

brake pedal anti slip slight worn ok

oil leak

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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N208 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N208 LEU, 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 N208 LEU registered?

N208 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N208 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 LEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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