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P170 DTO

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 DTO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 93,736 miles

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)& wear to discs

n/s mirror glass missing

travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,107 miles

accident damage and temp repair to indicator on offside front ,ok at time of test

battery insecure

both door mirrors slightly loose,not liable to fall off

heavy corrosion to exhaust front pipe,minor pinhole blow

light corrosion to all underbody areas

slight distortion to rear number plate

underseal applied to all underbody areas

Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,560 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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P170 DTO is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P170 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 P170 DTO registered?

P170 DTO is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P170 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 DTO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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