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N428 HWS

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 HWS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 107,402 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise fuel treatment

battery insecure

front coil springs corroded

front cross member/slam panel corroded

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f side light slightly dull

under vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 105,498 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 105,496 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 104,944 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 104,942 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 95,941 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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N428 HWS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc 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 N428 HWS, 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 N428 HWS registered?

N428 HWS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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