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N316 PUD

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 PUD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,608 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,943 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,943 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,156 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 70,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 52,440 miles

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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N316 PUD is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N316 PUD, 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 N316 PUD registered?

N316 PUD is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N316 PUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 PUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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