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N948 DEV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,032 mi
Last recorded97,032 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 DEV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,032 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 97,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 85,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,597 miles

n/s mirror loose

front cross member(gearbox & engine mounting point) two bolts missimg may lead to loss of control of vehicle if two remaining bolt break !!

Fail 8 Dec 2008 75,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror loose

front cross member(gearbox & engine mounting point) two bolts missimg may lead to loss of control of vehicle if two remaining bolt break !!

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,231 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 71,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,179 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 68,807 miles

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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N948 DEV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N948 DEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N948 DEV registered?

N948 DEV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N948 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N948 DEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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