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N655 JHS

1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei76,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 JHS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2007 88,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 85,055 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 85,021 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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N655 JHS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 76,830 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 Compact Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N655 JHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N655 JHS registered?

N655 JHS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N655 JHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N655 JHS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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