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P257 GKE

1996 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,068 mi
Last recorded105,068 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 GKE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 105,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,558 miles

oil leak

osr brake pipe corroded

osr tyre valve perished

rear sill ends corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,333 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 97,530 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

handbrake lever high

Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 86,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,329 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 83,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever is close to the end of its working travel

slight play in offside track rod

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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P257 GKE is a 1996 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P257 GKE, 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 P257 GKE registered?

P257 GKE is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P257 GKE safe to buy?

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