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N919 DSG

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,296 mi
Last recorded106,296 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN919 DSG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,814 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 96,813 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,172 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,634 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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N919 DSG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N919 DSG, 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 N919 DSG registered?

N919 DSG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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