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N972 CST

1996 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,269 mi
Last recorded23,269 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 CST
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,269 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,959 miles

all brake pipes covered in greaes

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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N972 CST is a 1996 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N972 CST, 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

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What year was N972 CST registered?

N972 CST is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N972 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N972 CST shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N972 CST have outstanding finance?

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