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P156 HWF

1996 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,128 mi
Last recorded56,128 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 HWF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,128 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,247 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,247 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,973 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 53,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 9 May 2007 51,044 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 47,785 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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P156 HWF is a 1996 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P156 HWF, 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.

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What year was P156 HWF registered?

P156 HWF is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P156 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 HWF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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