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N176 DVX

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Proton
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 DVX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2007 83,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

handbrake travel requires adjustment

Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,553 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 79,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N176 DVX is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N176 DVX, 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 N176 DVX registered?

N176 DVX is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 April 1996.

Is N176 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N176 DVX shows 3 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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