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N540 XVJ

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,479 mi
Last recorded96,479 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 XVJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside been painted in oil

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,645 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,580 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,509 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,663 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 79,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,632 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,555 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,438 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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N540 XVJ is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 73,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N540 XVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N540 XVJ registered?

N540 XVJ is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N540 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 XVJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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