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N947 YJH

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,807 mi
Last recorded111,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 YJH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,807 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge advise replacing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 110,009 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front floorpan starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front floorpan starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,410 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 104,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,354 miles

Both front indicators in poor condition

Both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

Engine covered in oil

Offside rear fog light unit loose

Parking brake needs adjusting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,376 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,567 miles

nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn

offside rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,210 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,191 miles

Engine oil leak, engine covered in oil

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,997 miles

engine oil leak

front subframe starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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N947 YJH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N947 YJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N947 YJH registered?

N947 YJH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N947 YJH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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