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P243 CPR

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,765 mi
Last recorded87,765 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 CPR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 87,765 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,628 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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,464 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake hose furrules becoming corroded

both front anti-roll bar drop link upper and lower bushes becoming worn

both steering rack gaiters becoming perished

exhaust system becoming corroded

general underside corrosion

slight play both front strut top mountings

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,559 miles

end float in front driveshafts

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,030 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 52,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2005 45,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 45,609 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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P243 CPR is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P243 CPR, 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 P243 CPR registered?

P243 CPR is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P243 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 CPR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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