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N221 LRT

1996 Proton Persona Sei

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,123 mi
Last recorded113,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 LRT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 113,123 miles

front brake discs showing wear

handbrake travel

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

slight play o/s rear stabilizer bar inner bush

Pass 20 Oct 2007 106,393 miles

front exhaust heat schields are loose

rev counter inop

Fail 13 Oct 2007 106,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust heat schields are loose

rev counter inop

Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Oct 2006 75,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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N221 LRT is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,716 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N221 LRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N221 LRT registered?

N221 LRT is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N221 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 LRT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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