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N187 DTJ

1996 Proton Persona Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,367 mi
Last recorded54,367 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Glsi81,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 DTJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,367 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 53,977 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,802 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 46,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,939 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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N187 DTJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 81,562 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N187 DTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N187 DTJ registered?

N187 DTJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N187 DTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 DTJ 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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