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P205 TOU

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 TOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded not blowing

n/s/f wash jets inop

srs light flashing indicating fault

Fail 31 May 2011 83,060 miles

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

exhaust corroded not blowing

n/s/f wash jets inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

srs light flashing indicating fault

Pass 17 Dec 2008 82,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,482 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 73,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,951 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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P205 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P205 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.

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What year was P205 TOU registered?

P205 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P205 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 TOU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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