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P717 XSB

1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto67,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 XSB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei Auto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 135,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 135,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low but not below the minimum

Pass 3 Dec 2007 129,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 109,450 miles

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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P717 XSB is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto in White 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 Sei Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 67,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P717 XSB, 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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P717 XSB is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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