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N485 UPA

1996 Proton Persona Sei

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,209 mi
Last recorded133,209 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 UPA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 133,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 133,209 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 119,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 116,896 miles

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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N485 UPA is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N485 UPA, 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 N485 UPA registered?

N485 UPA is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N485 UPA safe to buy?

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