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P833 AFJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,883 mi
Last recorded23,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei76,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 AFJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,975 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 21,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil and water mixing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,149 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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P833 AFJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Green 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 Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 76,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P833 AFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P833 AFJ registered?

P833 AFJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P833 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 AFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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