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N731 YOH

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,117 mi
Last recorded98,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 YOH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,117 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS HEAVERLY CORROADED

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORROADED

FRONT EXHAUST COVER LOOSE

FUEL PIPES CORROADED IN AREAS

UNDERBODY STRUCTURE CORROADED IN AREAS

Fail 11 Jan 2014 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT EXHAUST COVER LOOSE

FUEL PIPES CORROADED IN AREAS

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORROADED

ALL COIL SPRINGS HEAVERLY CORROADED

UNDERBODY STRUCTURE CORROADED IN AREAS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,523 miles

BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORROADED IN AREAS

OIL LEAKS

Fail 12 Jan 2013 94,523 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORROADED IN AREAS

OIL LEAKS

Pass 14 Jan 2012 90,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 90,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 87,556 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HEVERLY CORROADED

O/S FRONT WHEEL BINDING AND STARTING TO WEAR BRAKE PADS MORE ON THAT SIDE.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 84,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 82,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 82,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 78,976 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 75,926 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 75,926 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2006 72,153 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 72,153 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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N731 YOH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N731 YOH, 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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N731 YOH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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