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N332 JGN

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,912 mi
Last recorded65,912 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 JGN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,912 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,332 miles

battery insecure

tailgate struts worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,110 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2011 65,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,940 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,940 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lamp,lence is missing but not affecting light out put

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,693 miles

Spare tyre defective

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,693 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,101 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 56,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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N332 JGN is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N332 JGN, 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 N332 JGN registered?

N332 JGN is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N332 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N332 JGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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