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N58 BDA

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 BDA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 120,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 108,954 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,738 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,878 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 73,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,900 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 67,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,754 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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N58 BDA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N58 BDA, 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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N58 BDA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N58 BDA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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