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P578 TOU

1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto

Turquoise Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto67,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 TOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2007 65,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,395 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 55,395 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei Auto?

Based on 779 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,939
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
Stop lamp not working 57
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
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P578 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto in Turquoise with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 67,470 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 Sei Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P578 TOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P578 TOU registered?

P578 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P578 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 TOU 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.

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