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N495 MFG

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,026 mi
Last recorded91,026 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 MFG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 91,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2008 91,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 81,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,564 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 65,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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N495 MFG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N495 MFG, 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 N495 MFG registered?

N495 MFG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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