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N417 HWS

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 HWS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 111,997 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 111,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 104,281 miles

1/heat sheild on exhaust manifold insecure & corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2005 4,177 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1/rear blade u/s †2/exhaust manifold heat sheild corroded & insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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N417 HWS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N417 HWS, 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 N417 HWS registered?

N417 HWS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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