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P345 YCN

1996 Proton Persona Sei

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,421 mi
Last recorded65,421 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei75,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 YCN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,421 miles

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

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

exhaust has been repaired temporarily

heavy surface corrosion on front crossrail and front suspension arms

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,180 miles

rear brake pipe ferruls surface corrosion

underbody surface corrosion treatment advised

Fail 26 Jan 2007 61,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emission test aborted due to fan not cutting in enging starting to over heat all brake pipe ferrels rusting req attension

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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P345 YCN is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P345 YCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P345 YCN registered?

P345 YCN is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P345 YCN safe to buy?

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