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N910 NAE

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN910 NAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front unable to see brake pads

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 82,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 82,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 81,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 19inch 16 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside reverse light not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 81,189 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14. 2.5mm. tyre 15 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14. 2mm. tyre 15years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 80,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 80,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 79,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged filler neck corroded and holed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 78,510 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 75,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 74,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 67,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 65,595 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 65,595 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 63,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 63,855 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2006 61,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 61,875 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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N910 NAE is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N910 NAE, 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 N910 NAE registered?

N910 NAE is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N910 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N910 NAE shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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