MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear shock absorbers bottom bushes worn †Heavy cracking to various suspension bushes †Rear brake imbalanced †Park brake travel highFront brake dsics coroded †Borderline corrosion to rear brake discs
Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Brake hoses perished and metal ends corroded †Near side rear tyre low and slightly out of shape
Three litres of engine oil added for emission test †Heavy engine oil leaks †Radiator in poor condition †Exhaust system and joints very heavily corroded †Engine and gearbox mountings weak
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P23 RAM is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P23 RAM, 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 P23 RAM registered?
P23 RAM is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 August 1996.
Is P23 RAM safe to buy?
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