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N975 EUY

1996 Proton Persona

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

166,439 mi
Last recorded166,439 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 EUY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 166,439 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 166,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 154,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Sep 2005 154,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front chassis rails

nearside mirror damaged

play in offside mirror

rear trailing arms,bushes cracking

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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N975 EUY is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N975 EUY, 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 N975 EUY registered?

N975 EUY is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N975 EUY safe to buy?

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