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N163 LEU

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,827 mi
Last recorded95,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 LEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 95,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,232 miles

1 ancillary drive belt shows grooves that are split.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate damaged.

near side front tyre perished/cracked.

off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 89,232 miles

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

1 ancillary drive belt shows grooves that are split.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate damaged.

near side front tyre perished/cracked.

off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the front screen.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,813 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 86,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front registration plate shows damage.

off and near side front floor shows weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side front wiper blades rubber are split.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

power assisted steering system is noisey.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

service brakes pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 82,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage at near side outer sill.

exhaust corrosion with evidence of leaks.

extensive parking breake lever travel.

front anti-roll bar off and near side link arm bushs show deterioration.

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side rear seatbelts slow to retract and need a helping hand to do so.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 82,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage at near side outer sill.

exhaust corrosion with evidence of leaks.

extensive parking breake lever travel.

front anti-roll bar off and near side link arm bushs show deterioration.

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side rear seatbelts slow to retract and need a helping hand to do so.

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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N163 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N163 LEU, 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 N163 LEU registered?

N163 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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