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N939 NGF

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,632 mi
Last recorded97,632 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 NGF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,630 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,545 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,128 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 87,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around inner edge of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,646 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK,FROM SUMP AREA.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,698 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure UNDER BONNET,CLAMP NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective DOE,S NOT RETRACT BACK (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK,FROM SUMP AREA.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,752 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,091 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,063 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,968 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,122 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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N939 NGF is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N939 NGF, 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 N939 NGF registered?

N939 NGF is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N939 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N939 NGF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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