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N345 YOL

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,153 mi
Last recorded57,153 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 YOL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,711 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,689 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 35,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 29,901 miles

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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N345 YOL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N345 YOL, 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 N345 YOL registered?

N345 YOL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N345 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N345 YOL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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