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P185 TSU

1996 Proton Persona Glsi

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,160 mi
Last recorded53,160 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Glsi81,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 TSU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,160 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 53,130 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,290 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 49,279 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P185 TSU is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P185 TSU, 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 P185 TSU registered?

P185 TSU is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P185 TSU safe to buy?

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