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P23 RAM

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,595 mi
Last recorded106,595 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 RAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 106,595 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 106,695 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for P23 RAM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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