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N471 UPA

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 UPA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 99,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 96,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,197 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,197 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,723 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,966 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 63,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,632 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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N471 UPA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N471 UPA, 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 N471 UPA registered?

N471 UPA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N471 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N471 UPA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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