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N173 LEU

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,527 mi
Last recorded107,527 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 LEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2009 107,527 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,024 miles

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

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

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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N173 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N173 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 N173 LEU registered?

N173 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N173 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 LEU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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