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N931 NHW

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,698 mi
Last recorded50,698 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 NHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 50,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front headlight lense .

Fail 16 May 2009 50,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front headlight lense .

Pass 10 May 2008 47,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of parking brake lever .

Pass 12 May 2007 43,288 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 38,928 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 38,928 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 36,065 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 36,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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N931 NHW is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N931 NHW, 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 N931 NHW registered?

N931 NHW is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N931 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N931 NHW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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