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N546 ULJ

1996 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,701 mi
Last recorded133,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 ULJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 133,701 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting and seperating

Fluid leak from nearside steering rack gaitor

Front pads getting low

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear shock absorbers weak

Slight fluid weep from Offside steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2008 131,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2008 131,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Advise: Oil level was below minimum on dipstick - 1 litre Shell Helix 10W30 added prior to test

Advise: Rear number plate showing minor/early delamination starting but plate still completely legible

Advise: aftermarket rear lamps fitted

Advise: front mumber plate broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 126,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 122,451 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 122,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N546 ULJ is a 1996 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N546 ULJ, 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 N546 ULJ registered?

N546 ULJ is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N546 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N546 ULJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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