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N379 VVV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,252 mi
Last recorded58,252 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 VVV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,252 miles

front brakes out of balance 25%

Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,252 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes out of balance 25%

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,850 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,077 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 44,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,254 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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N379 VVV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green 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 N379 VVV, 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 N379 VVV registered?

N379 VVV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N379 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 VVV 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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