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P742 YPM

1996 Proton Persona Glsi

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Glsi81,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 YPM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in nearside headlight

Fail 28 Nov 2008 68,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in nearside headlight

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

brake pedal rubber srarting to perrish

handbrake travel

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,079 miles

air bag light

Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,816 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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P742 YPM is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 81,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P742 YPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P742 YPM registered?

P742 YPM is a 1996 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P742 YPM safe to buy?

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