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P126 EOB

1996 Proton Persona Xli

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,425 mi
Last recorded36,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Xli75,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 EOB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,425 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,014 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,483 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 28,480 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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P126 EOB is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 75,704 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P126 EOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P126 EOB registered?

P126 EOB is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P126 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 EOB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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