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N71 NAE

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 NAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 136,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2008 128,885 miles

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

Off side front brake slightly binding.

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

Rear registration plate in poor condition.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 128,885 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Off side front brake slightly binding.

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

Rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 113,065 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 113,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,424 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 31 Jul 2006 98,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

rear screenwasher innefficient

windscreen wipers very noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2005 86,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2005 86,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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N71 NAE is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N71 NAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N71 NAE?

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What year was N71 NAE registered?

N71 NAE is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N71 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 NAE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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