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N65 BDA

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,951 mi
Last recorded49,951 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 BDA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2016 49,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 49,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 48,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,137 miles

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 15 May 2008 36,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,728 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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N65 BDA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N65 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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What year was N65 BDA registered?

N65 BDA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N65 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 BDA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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