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N905 DSG

1996 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,857 mi
Last recorded38,857 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 DSG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

h/brake partialy siezed

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,547 miles

Oil leak

corrosion n/s cill

wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,849 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,785 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,988 miles

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

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

front number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2007

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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N905 DSG is a 1996 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 73,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N905 DSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N905 DSG registered?

N905 DSG is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N905 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N905 DSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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