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N403 HBV

1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi67,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 HBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2006 47,161 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 47,161 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,936 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 34,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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N403 HBV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 67,683 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N403 HBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N403 HBV registered?

N403 HBV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N403 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N403 HBV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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