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N167 XNV

1996 Proton Persona Xli

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,887 mi
Last recorded65,887 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Xli75,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 XNV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,887 miles

1. rear tyre walls perished. 2. o/s front tyre worn to limit on outside edge. 3. echaust rear box damaged.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 65,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1. rear tyre walls perished. 2. o/s front tyre worn to limit on outside edge. 3. echaust rear box damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,560 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall perished

Fail 26 Feb 2007 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall perished

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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N167 XNV is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 75,704 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N167 XNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N167 XNV registered?

N167 XNV is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N167 XNV safe to buy?

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