MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
N/S/F And O/S/F Floor Pans Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/F And O/S/F Floor Pans Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
as previously advised
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
air bag warning lamp staying on
surface corrosion in front o/s floor pan
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N97 NAE is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 N97 NAE, 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 N97 NAE registered?
N97 NAE is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1996.
Is N97 NAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N97 NAE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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