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N908 OHB

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,012 mi
Last recorded102,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 OHB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2007 102,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 102,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 90,518 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 90,518 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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N908 OHB is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N908 OHB, 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 N908 OHB registered?

N908 OHB is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N908 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N908 OHB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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