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P199 TSU

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 TSU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,011 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 10 Apr 2008 52,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,564 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P199 TSU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P199 TSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P199 TSU registered?

P199 TSU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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