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N303 KBJ

1995 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,728 mi
Last recorded109,728 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona Compact68,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 KBJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 109,728 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 109,643 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 108,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2010 107,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,617 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,931 miles

both front fog lamps cracked

corrosion on both sills, both bottom arms, subframe, and on front cross member

n/s hand brake cable casing split

o/s/r brake disc starting to corrode

oil leak

short rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 87,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 87,341 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 79,641 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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N303 KBJ is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N303 KBJ, 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 31 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 N303 KBJ registered?

N303 KBJ is a 1995 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N303 KBJ safe to buy?

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