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N940 YJH

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,520 mi
Last recorded166,520 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 YJH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 166,520 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion in underbody and front x member and brake pipes.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 166,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

surface corrosion in underbody and front x member and brake pipes.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 162,984 miles

Boot floor corroded "not within prescribed area"

Fail 8 Jan 2013 162,965 miles

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

Boot floor corroded "not within prescribed area"

Pass 10 Jan 2012 159,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 156,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 152,607 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 152,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 148,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 142,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 142,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 136,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 130,895 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 130,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp aim not checked.

spare tyre defective

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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N940 YJH is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N940 YJH, 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 N940 YJH?

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What year was N940 YJH registered?

N940 YJH is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N940 YJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N940 YJH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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