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N980 JUR

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 JUR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,054 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 64,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Aug 2005 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 55,048 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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N980 JUR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N980 JUR, 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 N980 JUR registered?

N980 JUR is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N980 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 JUR shows 9 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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