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N947 OHB

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,028 mi
Last recorded115,028 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 OHB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 108,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 101,900 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 101,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear of sill damaged wrong jacking point?

Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,441 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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N947 OHB is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N947 OHB, 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 N947 OHB registered?

N947 OHB is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N947 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N947 OHB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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