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N920 VFJ

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,959 mi
Last recorded56,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 VFJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 53,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,184 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 47,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,052 miles

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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N920 VFJ is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N920 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N920 VFJ?

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What year was N920 VFJ registered?

N920 VFJ is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N920 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N920 VFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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