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N135 KRL

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 KRL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,648 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 64,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,094 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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N135 KRL is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N135 KRL, 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 N135 KRL registered?

N135 KRL is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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