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N595 XAL

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,490 mi
Last recorded132,490 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN595 XAL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 132,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2007 122,781 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 122,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 114,536 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 114,377 miles

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

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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N595 XAL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N595 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 N595 XAL registered?

N595 XAL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N595 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N595 XAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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