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P639 ENH

1996 Proton Persona Sei

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,849 mi
Last recorded36,849 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Sei75,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 ENH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,849 miles

less reserve travel on handbrake than normal

Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,248 miles

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

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

less reserve travel on handbrake than normal

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake is close to the end of reserve travel

Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake is close to the end of reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,768 miles

spare wheel well full of water

Fail 12 Mar 2007 33,768 miles

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

spare wheel well full of water

Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,379 miles

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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P639 ENH is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P639 ENH, 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 P639 ENH registered?

P639 ENH is a 1996 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P639 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P639 ENH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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