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P211 TTC

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,699 mi
Last recorded108,699 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,699 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 108,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 101,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poss; noise starting n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 101,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poss; noise starting in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 88,574 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2007 76,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake near full travel

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,544 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake near full travel

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,650 miles

hand brake nearing full travel

o/s front side lamp becoming dim

outer edge worn on n/s front tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2005 52,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake near full travel

Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,222 miles

handbrake near full travel

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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P211 TTC is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P211 TTC, 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 P211 TTC registered?

P211 TTC is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P211 TTC safe to buy?

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