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MN 191

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,254 mi
Last recorded38,254 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMN 191
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,484 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,478 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s front tyre thin on iner edge

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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MN 191 is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 73,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MN 191, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MN 191 registered?

MN 191 is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is MN 191 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MN 191 shows 3 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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