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P196 TOU

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 TOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,057 miles

as test 831006826246

Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,967 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak.

Battery insecure

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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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P196 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P196 TOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P196 TOU registered?

P196 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P196 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 TOU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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