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N208 TTN

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 TTN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,057 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 33,971 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres outer walls

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,061 miles

front and rear brake pads.

handbrake lever travel.

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 TTN is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTN, 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 TTN registered?

N208 TTN is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N208 TTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 TTN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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