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N318 DNP

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,175 mi
Last recorded85,175 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 DNP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,175 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 85,175 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,400 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,817 miles

damp front indicators

no reverse lights

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,609 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,609 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch grabbing at top

dent in n/s/r above sill

dent in rear bumper

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,807 miles

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

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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N318 DNP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N318 DNP, 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 N318 DNP registered?

N318 DNP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N318 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 DNP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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