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N208 WNT

1996 Proton Persona Sei

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei75,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 WNT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 103,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 95,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2008 94,933 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 85,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 68,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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N208 WNT is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N208 WNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N208 WNT registered?

N208 WNT is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N208 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 WNT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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