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P232 TEU

1996 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,005 mi
Last recorded60,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 TEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,005 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,899 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 52,891 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,305 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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P232 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P232 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.

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How do I check the history of P232 TEU?

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What year was P232 TEU registered?

P232 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P232 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 TEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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