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N551 EAK

1996 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,024 mi
Last recorded41,024 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 EAK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 May 2010 41,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 39,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 37,576 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 35,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 33,975 miles

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

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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N551 EAK is a 1996 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N551 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N551 EAK registered?

N551 EAK is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N551 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 EAK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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