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A15 BLD

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,685 mi
Last recorded75,685 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BLD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 75,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,097 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 71,097 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,156 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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A15 BLD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 BLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 BLD registered?

A15 BLD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is A15 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 BLD 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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