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N673 ANC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

113,168 mi
Last recorded113,168 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN673 ANC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,168 miles

o/s/f wing corroded and outer lens missing of indicator o/s/f

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,405 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 111,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,562 miles

heavy corrosion on o/s/r chassi leg

Fail 5 Mar 2018 109,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

heavy corrosion on o/s/r chassi leg

Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,836 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,993 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,151 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,380 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side front tyre worn to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,411 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,411 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,519 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,476 miles

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

small leak on rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,761 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 22 Mar 2010 94,761 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)

front brake pads look low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,225 miles

front pads look low

heat shield loose on exhaust manifold

Fail 26 Mar 2009 93,218 miles

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

front pads look low

heat shield loose on exhaust manifold

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,047 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 88,047 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,977 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise body work damaged

advise exhaust corrodeding

Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,360 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 71,360 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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N673 ANC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 N673 ANC, 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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N673 ANC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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