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N959 YOJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,843 mi
Last recorded124,843 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli77,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 YOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,843 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 124,843 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 114,056 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 114,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N959 YOJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N959 YOJ, 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 N959 YOJ registered?

N959 YOJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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