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N982 OHB

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,318 mi
Last recorded54,318 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 OHB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,318 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

would benefit from a waxoyl spray underneath

Fail 20 Jul 2009 53,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

would benefit from a waxoyl spray underneath

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,036 miles

1. engine mount area on front x member showing signs of rustiness

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,700 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 49,140 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 49,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N982 OHB is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N982 OHB, 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.

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What year was N982 OHB registered?

N982 OHB is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N982 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N982 OHB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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