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P167 DTO

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 DTO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,963 miles

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

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

front pipe exhaust very rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2013 93,963 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

front pipe exhaust very rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,920 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,592 miles

front oxegen senser brocken

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,353 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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P167 DTO is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P167 DTO, 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 P167 DTO registered?

P167 DTO is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P167 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P167 DTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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