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N373 GRV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,005 mi
Last recorded56,005 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 GRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,005 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,998 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing no oil showing on dip stick both rear suspenion arm bushes spliting engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,895 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,432 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 9 Nov 2007 7,324 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 7,324 miles

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

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGE/

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 47,645 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 47,630 miles

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

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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N373 GRV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N373 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 N373 GRV registered?

N373 GRV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N373 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N373 GRV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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