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N535 KAM

1996 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 KAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,441 miles

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 92,381 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,935 miles

both door mirrors slightly damaged

chip in windscreen

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance low

vacume pipe off

Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both door mirrors slightly damaged

chip in windscreen

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance low

vacume pipe off

Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,279 miles

chip in windscreen

vacume pipe insucre

Fail 17 Jul 2007 81,195 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 76,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front chassis starting to corrode

n/s rear brake performance slightly down

o/s rear outer tail lamp not working

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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N535 KAM is a 1996 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 73,922 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N535 KAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N535 KAM registered?

N535 KAM is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N535 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 KAM shows 8 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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