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P265 TTC

1996 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,237 mi
Last recorded51,237 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 TTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,237 miles

advises † both rear indicators little white † offside handbrake efficiency down slightly † small leak rear silencer † slight weepage nearside rear shockabsorber

Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,770 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 47,770 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear shockabsorbers starting to leak

front tyrtes perishing

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P265 TTC is a 1996 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P265 TTC, 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 P265 TTC registered?

P265 TTC is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P265 TTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 TTC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P265 TTC have outstanding finance?

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