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P246 TEU

1996 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,382 mi
Last recorded130,382 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 TEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 130,382 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 130,070 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 120,174 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight travel felt on brake pedal

Fail 18 Dec 2008 128,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear flexy hoses secured to rear shock absorbers with cable ties a more perminant attachment should be carried out.

slight travel felt on brake pedal

Pass 27 Dec 2007 114,363 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 114,026 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 105,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 97,789 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 97,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P246 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P246 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 P246 TEU registered?

P246 TEU is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P246 TEU safe to buy?

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