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N917 XOG

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,290 mi
Last recorded107,290 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 XOG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2007 107,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front mud flap loose

Pass 13 Mar 2007 107,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s front mud flap loose

Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 96,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 94,585 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 94,576 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N917 XOG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N917 XOG, 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 N917 XOG registered?

N917 XOG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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