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P182 YDV

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,305 mi
Last recorded91,305 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 YDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,305 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 91,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicaters damaged.

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,040 miles

advise rear sill ends corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,453 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,439 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,961 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill end showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear rear exhaust rubber mounting not secure

Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill end showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear rear exhaust rubber mounting not secure

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,923 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

rear light units damaged and n/s/r bumper cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

rear light units damaged and n/s/r bumper cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,124 miles

rear exhaust mounting not secured

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,091 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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P182 YDV is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P182 YDV, 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 P182 YDV registered?

P182 YDV is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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