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N130 CHL

1996 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,225 mi
Last recorded56,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 CHL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,225 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 39,441 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 30,695 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 27,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,879 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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N130 CHL is a 1996 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N130 CHL, 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 N130 CHL registered?

N130 CHL is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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