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N247 JNK

1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,901 mi
Last recorded108,901 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto67,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 JNK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 108,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 100,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 100,361 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

srs light on

Pass 23 Nov 2005 94,470 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 94,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei Auto?

Based on 779 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,939
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Stop lamp not working 57
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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N247 JNK is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 67,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Sei Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N247 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N247 JNK is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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