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P141 PVG

1996 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,663 mi
Last recorded88,663 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 PVG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 88,663 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 88,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes have been heavily greased

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,292 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 82,292 miles

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

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

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

outer lens missing on driverside front no plate

passengers rear seat belt buckle surround missing

radiator very corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,578 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 74,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both rear indicators fading in colour

offside dip has poor pattern and on lowest acceptable aim

offside rear tyre has perished sidewall

unable to test offside rear seatbelt properly as child seat fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 66,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 55,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 47,381 miles

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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P141 PVG is a 1996 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 73,922 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P141 PVG, 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 30 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P141 PVG registered?

P141 PVG is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P141 PVG safe to buy?

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