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N762 VVV

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,671 mi
Last recorded98,671 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 VVV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,671 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f indicator diffuser missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 98,671 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator diffuser missing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,483 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 94,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f indicator lens missing

slight play in o/s steering arm/rack

Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,574 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 87,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake warning light on

Light scratches on windscreen

N/S/F indicator lens missing

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 80,726 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 80,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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N762 VVV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N762 VVV, 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 N762 VVV registered?

N762 VVV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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