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N179 WVC

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,755 mi
Last recorded43,755 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 WVC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,176 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,039 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,451 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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N179 WVC is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N179 WVC, 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 N179 WVC registered?

N179 WVC is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N179 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 WVC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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