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P268 SUB

1996 Proton Persona Xli

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,261 mi
Last recorded75,261 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Xli75,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 SUB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,495 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 67,495 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,427 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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P268 SUB is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 75,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P268 SUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P268 SUB registered?

P268 SUB is a 1996 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P268 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 SUB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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