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N898 DSG

1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,881 mi
Last recorded17,881 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi67,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 DSG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,881 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion at o/s/f front chassis crossmember

Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,869 miles

Both front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2007 15,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 15,150 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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N898 DSG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 67,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N898 DSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N898 DSG registered?

N898 DSG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N898 DSG safe to buy?

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