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N285 CMM

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 CMM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,027 miles

Battery insecure

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Battery insecure

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,296 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 47,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,042 miles

front and rear pads appear to be getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2006 47,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

front and rear pads appear to be getting low

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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N285 CMM is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N285 CMM, 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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What year was N285 CMM registered?

N285 CMM is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N285 CMM safe to buy?

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