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N551 ACP

1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei76,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 ACP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 110,747 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 110,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear panel damaged offside door lock missing

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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N551 ACP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 76,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N551 ACP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N551 ACP registered?

N551 ACP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N551 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 ACP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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