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N56 NYJ

1996 Proton Persona

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,342 mi
Last recorded16,342 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 NYJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 16,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre well cracked around outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,059 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2012 16,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning lamp on

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 16,031 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,718 miles

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,916 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 14,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,571 miles

Battery insecure

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 14,175 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 13,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N56 NYJ is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N56 NYJ, 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.

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What year was N56 NYJ registered?

N56 NYJ is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N56 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 NYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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