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M2 GUD

1996 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,371 mi
Last recorded66,371 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 GUD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,371 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 66,369 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 62,673 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,673 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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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M2 GUD is a 1996 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M2 GUD, 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 M2 GUD registered?

M2 GUD is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is M2 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 GUD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M2 GUD have outstanding finance?

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