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N896 TTT

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 TTT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,911 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres 155/80-13. Rear tyres 165/70-13

Front wheels very slight brake bind

O/S/F headlight aim on the minimum level.

O/S/F tyre buld on the outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2011 65,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres 155/80-13 Rear tyres 165/70-13

Front wheels have a very slight brake bind

N/S/R & O/S/R outer sills corroding and weak.

O/S/F headlight aim on the minimum level

O/S/F tyre outer edge bauld

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 61,507 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 61,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

accident damage to underside of car. fuel pipe partially flattened

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 8 May 2009 57,404 miles

osr inner and nsr inner brake pipes slightly corroded

osr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,241 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 54,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,613 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,150 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (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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N896 TTT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N896 TTT, 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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N896 TTT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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