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N183 VOD

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 VOD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,867 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 90,707 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 82,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,160 miles

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Fail 16 Apr 2007 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

N/S reg plate lamp bulb dim

N/S/F tyre worn low on both edgrs

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear and O/S/F tyres worn low on inner edges

rear exhaust mount bracket fouling on body

slight split on O/S/F wiper

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,978 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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N183 VOD is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N183 VOD, 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 N183 VOD registered?

N183 VOD is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N183 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N183 VOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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