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N189 LEU

1996 Proton Persona

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,544 mi
Last recorded137,544 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 LEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2006 137,544 miles

ref previous advisorys 104351336318

Fail 27 Nov 2006 137,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

** 2 ltrs of engine oil added for test **

n/s/r shock absorber leaking †dents/scratches to various body pannels †damage to alloy rims †wipers smearing slightly

n/s/r steering rack gaiter twisted †exhaust front pipe heavely corroded †n/s/r tyre pressure low †boarderline tread wear to n/s/r tyre †both front tyres worn badly on edges

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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N189 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N189 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 N189 LEU registered?

N189 LEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N189 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 LEU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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