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P254 DOM

1996 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 DOM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 87,428 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 87,426 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 84,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,879 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm bush perished

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm bush perished

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 74,620 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,784 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,740 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,570 miles

both outer sills at rear corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,784 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,269 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,016 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 62,412 miles

both o/s tyre walls cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,284 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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P254 DOM is a 1996 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P254 DOM, 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 P254 DOM registered?

P254 DOM is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P254 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 DOM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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