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N218 KWU

1996 Proton Persona Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

44,146 mi
Last recorded44,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Glsi81,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 KWU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,719 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 38,719 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,493 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 32,493 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N218 KWU is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N218 KWU, 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 N218 KWU registered?

N218 KWU is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N218 KWU safe to buy?

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