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P157 DTO

1996 Proton Persona Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Glsi81,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 DTO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside outer sill.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside outer sill .

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,511 miles

ns lens poor,coil springs & antiroll bar bushes poor,osr tyre cracking on side,oil leaks,os & ns sills damaged..

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,548 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 59,548 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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P157 DTO is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 81,562 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P157 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P157 DTO registered?

P157 DTO is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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