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N335 BUD

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,418 mi
Last recorded94,418 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN335 BUD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,418 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 90,779 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 83,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 72,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 66,007 miles

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

oil leak

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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N335 BUD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N335 BUD, 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 N335 BUD registered?

N335 BUD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N335 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N335 BUD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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