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N538 KPP

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 KPP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,355 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,920 miles

Gearbox mounting defective front & rear ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective front & rear ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,927 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,148 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 66,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,563 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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N538 KPP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N538 KPP, 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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N538 KPP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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