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N784 MSU

1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,373 mi
Last recorded57,373 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei76,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 MSU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,373 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust fornt heat sheild loose

Fail 12 Mar 2008 57,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust fornt heat sheild loose

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 44,561 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 44,561 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 39,012 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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N784 MSU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 76,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N784 MSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N784 MSU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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