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N146 FSM

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,480 mi
Last recorded124,480 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 FSM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 124,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 124,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 117,886 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 117,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 111,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 111,477 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion in boot floor outwith prescribed area

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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N146 FSM is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N146 FSM, 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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N146 FSM is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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