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N530 ULJ

1996 Proton Persona Xli

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,103 mi
Last recorded126,103 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Xli75,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 ULJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2007 126,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 115,761 miles

exhaust rattle

n/s/f strut leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2005 105,813 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 105,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N530 ULJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N530 ULJ, 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 N530 ULJ registered?

N530 ULJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N530 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 ULJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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