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N717 CNA

1996 Proton Persona Sei

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,782 mi
Last recorded173,782 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 CNA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 173,782 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 173,698 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2007 173,585 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 173,585 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2006 173,222 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 173,222 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2006 17,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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N717 CNA is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,716 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N717 CNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N717 CNA registered?

N717 CNA is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N717 CNA safe to buy?

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