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N258 PUH

1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,210 mi
Last recorded56,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei76,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 PUH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,210 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 56,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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N258 PUH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 76,830 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 Compact Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N258 PUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N258 PUH registered?

N258 PUH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N258 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 PUH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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