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N438 WDV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,810 mi
Last recorded86,810 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 WDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,810 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2010 86,788 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2009 84,443 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 84,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 74,556 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 642,517 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 642,517 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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N438 WDV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N438 WDV, 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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N438 WDV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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