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P449 TOU

1996 Proton Persona Sei

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,321 mi
Last recorded73,321 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei75,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 TOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,321 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

some number plate damage

various areas of body and bumper damage

Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,967 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 68,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R FLASHER OPERATION A LITTLE WHITE H/BRAKE TRAVEL A LITTLE LONG

Pass 12 Aug 2005 64,209 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 64,207 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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P449 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P449 TOU, 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 P449 TOU registered?

P449 TOU is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P449 TOU safe to buy?

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