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N167 FHK

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,074 mi
Last recorded107,074 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 FHK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 107,074 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 103,708 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 99,525 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 94,565 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,464 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 73,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 69,733 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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N167 FHK is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N167 FHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N167 FHK registered?

N167 FHK is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N167 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N167 FHK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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