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P221 TEU

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 TEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,546 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,540 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,958 miles

airbag warning light on (under blue tape)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 77,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag warning light on (under blue tape)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 73,217 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 64,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 59,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,673 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,675 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 55,675 miles

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

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

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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P221 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P221 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P221 TEU?

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What year was P221 TEU registered?

P221 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P221 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 TEU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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