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P113 MTU

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 MTU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,706 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Nearside wiper poor in operation

Fail 18 Nov 2017 74,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,234 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre cracking in-between tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear osr strut slightly leaking

Offside Rear osr tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes perished

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,233 miles

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable both front steering arm gaitors split (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr sill has hole through the inner side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear nsr tyre cracking in-between tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear osr strut slightly leaking

Offside Rear osr tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,808 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,452 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 67,452 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,165 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 53,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,681 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,880 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 49,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,787 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 45,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P113 MTU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P113 MTU, 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 P113 MTU registered?

P113 MTU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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