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N992 GPX

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,458 mi
Last recorded57,458 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 GPX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 57,458 miles

belt noisey

handbrake high

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s headlight aim on lowest limit (adj inop)

wipers noisey

Fail 15 May 2009 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

belt noisey

handbrake high

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s headlight aim on lowest limit (adj inop)

wipers noisey

Fail 12 May 2008 47,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear no plate legibility poor...rear shockers worn[not leaking].stereo wiring poorly fitted /insecure

Pass 12 May 2008 47,912 miles

rear no plate legibility poor...rear shockers worn[not leaking].stereo wiring poorly fitted /insecure

Pass 9 May 2007 41,721 miles

front and rear No plates in poor condition....high park brake travel...

Pass 16 May 2006 36,583 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,582 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

enginr overheating on test....fan non-op???????

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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N992 GPX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N992 GPX, 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 N992 GPX registered?

N992 GPX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N992 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 GPX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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