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N252 WRS

1996 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 WRS
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 112,602 miles

Engine has serious oil leak.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front inner wing starting to corrode.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 112,594 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine has serious oil leak.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front inner wing starting to corrode.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 108,570 miles

Engine has severe oil leak.

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

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked (but not showing white light to rear).

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

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

nearside inner wing starting to corrode within suspension prescribed area.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 108,570 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine has severe oil leak.

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

Nearside front inner wing is starting to corrode in suspension prescribed area.

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked (but not showing white light to rear).

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 104,907 miles

Engine leaking oil.

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 101,495 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 101,495 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N252 WRS is a 1996 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N252 WRS, 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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N252 WRS is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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