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N262 NFW

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,117 mi
Last recorded62,117 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 NFW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,117 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,117 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,238 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 43,407 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Gli?

Based on 1,110 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,835
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117
Brake pipe excessively corroded 96
position lamp(s) not working 70
Registration plate lamp not working 66
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N262 NFW is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 77,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N262 NFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N262 NFW registered?

N262 NFW is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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