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N591 XAL

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,956 mi
Last recorded53,956 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 XAL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 May 2008 53,956 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip on o/s h/light

cut on n/s front tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 50,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,999 miles

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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N591 XAL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N591 XAL, 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 N591 XAL registered?

N591 XAL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N591 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N591 XAL shows 3 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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