MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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