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N885 AOH

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,589 mi
Last recorded57,589 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 AOH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,547 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,324 miles

rear brake imbalance

Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,310 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blow from manifold/down pipe

rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,971 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

n/s front steering rack gaitor requires re-clipping (outer end )

o/s front fog lamp inop

Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,971 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

n/s front steering rack gaitor requires re-clipping (outer end )

o/s front fog lamp inop

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,814 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 15 Jan 2009 53,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,498 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,498 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 48,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,753 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 45,759 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,759 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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N885 AOH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N885 AOH, 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 N885 AOH registered?

N885 AOH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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