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P242 TEU

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,207 mi
Last recorded89,207 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 TEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,207 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 89,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,756 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,502 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2006 67,598 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

srs lamp flashing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,598 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

srs lamp flashing

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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P242 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P242 TEU, 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 P242 TEU registered?

P242 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P242 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 TEU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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