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N187 DYA

1996 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,627 mi
Last recorded102,627 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 DYA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,627 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,627 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,576 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,971 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 94,831 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,691 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,377 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,494 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N187 DYA is a 1996 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N187 DYA, 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 N187 DYA registered?

N187 DYA is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N187 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 DYA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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