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P236 TEU

1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto67,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 TEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

S.R.S light flashing

offside front brake disc slight corrossion

steel wheel offside front

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,003 miles

srs light flasing

Fail 14 Apr 2008 67,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

srs light flasing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,718 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 66,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light flashing

Fail 5 Apr 2006 66,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

s r s light flashing

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei Auto?

Based on 779 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,939
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Stop lamp not working 57
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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P236 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 67,470 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 Sei Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P236 TEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Sei Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P236 TEU registered?

P236 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P236 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 TEU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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