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N572 RPB

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,720 mi
Last recorded94,720 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN572 RPB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,720 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,015 miles

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,969 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 41,984 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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N572 RPB is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N572 RPB, 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 N572 RPB registered?

N572 RPB is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N572 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N572 RPB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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