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N363 GRV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,703 mi
Last recorded50,703 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 GRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti-roll bar links corroded , recommend replace

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

mainly undersealed , brake / fuel pipes mainly coated

offside rear suspenion components corroded

oil leaks

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti-roll bar links corroded , recommend replace

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

mainly undersealed , brake / fuel pipes mainly coated

nearside wiper splitting , recommend replace

offside rear suspenion components corroded

oil leaks

rear number plate slightly deteriorated , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,909 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front suspension components corroded

o/s/r tyre tread uneven wear on inner edge , cracking in tread , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front suspension components corroded

o/s/r tyre tread uneven wear on inner edge , cracking in tread , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,125 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MINOR STAINING (RECOMMEND REPLACE)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

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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N363 GRV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N363 GRV, 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 N363 GRV registered?

N363 GRV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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