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P173 HBA

1996 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,187 mi
Last recorded91,187 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Glsi Auto76,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 HBA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2008 91,187 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s mirror slightly loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,861 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 84,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in nearside rack end joint

Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 62,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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P173 HBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 76,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P173 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P173 HBA registered?

P173 HBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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