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N259 PUH

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 PUH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,361 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyer craking

Fail 6 Mar 2008 78,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyer craking

Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,640 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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N259 PUH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N259 PUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N259 PUH registered?

N259 PUH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N259 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 PUH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N259 PUH have outstanding finance?

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