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P23 THY

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,463 mi
Last recorded100,463 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 THY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2009 100,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 94,137 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 85,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 THY is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 THY, 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 THY registered?

P23 THY is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P23 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 THY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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