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N992 SOX

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 SOX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2006 102,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SOX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 SOX, 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 SOX registered?

N992 SOX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N992 SOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 SOX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N992 SOX have outstanding finance?

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