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P197 TSU

1996 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 TSU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,254 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P197 TSU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 P197 TSU, 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 P197 TSU registered?

P197 TSU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P197 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 TSU shows 1 test 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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