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N402 GFR

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,600 mi
Last recorded59,600 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 GFR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,222 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,180 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,328 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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N402 GFR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 N402 GFR, 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 N402 GFR registered?

N402 GFR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N402 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N402 GFR 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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