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N171 LEU

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,692 mi
Last recorded35,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 LEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,692 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 35,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,130 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 25,589 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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N171 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N171 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 N171 LEU registered?

N171 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N171 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 LEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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