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N998 KKX

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,088 mi
Last recorded71,088 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 KKX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,088 miles

REAR DISCS WORN +REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 20 Dec 2016 71,088 miles

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

REAR DISCS WORN +REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 30 Dec 2015 70,024 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,369 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,369 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,271 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 62,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,706 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perrished

Fail 22 Jun 2009 89,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,272 miles

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

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

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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N998 KKX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N998 KKX, 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 N998 KKX registered?

N998 KKX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N998 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 KKX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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