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P214 ACY

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,647 mi
Last recorded69,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 ACY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,959 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,848 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,848 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,629 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 43,796 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 43,794 miles

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

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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P214 ACY is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P214 ACY, 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 P214 ACY registered?

P214 ACY is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P214 ACY safe to buy?

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