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N166 SEL

1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,888 mi
Last recorded90,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi67,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 SEL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 90,888 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 90,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,751 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 127,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N166 SEL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 N166 SEL, 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 N166 SEL registered?

N166 SEL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N166 SEL safe to buy?

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