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N766 XCT

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,495 mi
Last recorded37,495 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 XCT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,161 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,429 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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N766 XCT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N766 XCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N766 XCT registered?

N766 XCT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N766 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N766 XCT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N766 XCT have outstanding finance?

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