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N840 HBP

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 HBP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

clutch antislip missing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,269 miles

clutch anti slip

damage to nearside front tyre

offside front tyre perished

repair to nearside front indicator

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,339 miles

nearside front indicator cover missing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in front steering arms

Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,319 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,319 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2004 62,094 miles

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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N840 HBP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N840 HBP, 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 N840 HBP registered?

N840 HBP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N840 HBP safe to buy?

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