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N737 CNA

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,594 mi
Last recorded95,594 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 CNA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2010 95,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,594 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,041 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 95,041 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 94,417 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 94,417 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.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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N737 CNA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N737 CNA, 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 N737 CNA registered?

N737 CNA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N737 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N737 CNA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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