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N288 WCF

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 WCF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner rear side light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2011 103,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner rear side light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,004 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 90,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine overheating cut in fan not working

Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,474 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,798 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 86,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N288 WCF is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N288 WCF, 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 N288 WCF registered?

N288 WCF is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N288 WCF safe to buy?

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