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PN11 NLJ

2011 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Proton Persona47,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 NLJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear and suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,443 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,102 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 60,102 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,815 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 52,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,032 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 36,032 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,028 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,399 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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PN11 NLJ is a 2011 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN11 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Proton Persona is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN11 NLJ registered?

PN11 NLJ is a 2011 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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