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N470 UPA

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 UPA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 78,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,850 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 74,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 67,637 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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N470 UPA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N470 UPA, 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 N470 UPA registered?

N470 UPA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N470 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N470 UPA shows 6 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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