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N606 XTO

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,423 mi
Last recorded78,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN606 XTO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 20 May 2011 78,423 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,754 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,727 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 75,887 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 75,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 60,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 60,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,079 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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N606 XTO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N606 XTO, 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 N606 XTO registered?

N606 XTO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N606 XTO safe to buy?

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