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N97 NAE

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,389 mi
Last recorded160,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 NAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 160,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 156,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 153,574 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 153,574 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 147,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 147,028 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 138,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 138,395 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 129,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 129,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 121,917 miles

as previously advised

Fail 7 Jul 2006 121,917 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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