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N124 HSF

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,714 mi
Last recorded39,714 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 HSF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,427 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,616 miles

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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N124 HSF is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N124 HSF, 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 N124 HSF registered?

N124 HSF is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N124 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 HSF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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