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P23 TOU

1996 Proton Persona

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 TOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,765 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s front indicator cracked

rear wiper torn

srs light on

Fail 28 Jul 2007 84,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s front indicator lense cracked

rear wiper torn

srs light on

Pass 8 May 2006 81,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2005 75,634 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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P23 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P23 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

P23 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P23 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 TOU shows 4 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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