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P153 UFG

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 UFG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front floorpans corroded close to excessive

front flexi exhaust deteriarated

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded close to excessive

offside rear outer arch corroded

offside rear tyre valve perished

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front floorpans corroded close to excessive

front flexi exhaust deteriarated

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded close to excessive

offside rear outer arch corroded

offside rear tyre valve perished

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,865 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front floorpans slightly corroded

both rear arches, both rear inner sills and both rear inner arches slightly corroded

both wiper blades slightly smeary

front exhaust bracket starting to split and heavily corroded

slight accident damage to nearside front

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear axle arms front bushes detiorating

corrosion to both front floor pans

cut to nearside front tyre in tread not deep enough to reach cords

front exhaust flexi detiorating

light corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

play in steering rack

slight knocking noise at steering wheel

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 12 Aug 2009 83,106 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear axle arms front bushes detiorating

corrosion to both front floor pans

cut to nearside front tyre in tread not deep enough to reach cords

front exhaust flexi detiorating

light corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

play in steering rack

slight knocking noise at steering wheel

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,462 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes cracked and perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,420 miles

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

both rear trailing arms front bushes cracked and perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,646 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 69,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,495 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 3,495 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking permit in n/s swept area

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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P153 UFG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P153 UFG, 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 P153 UFG registered?

P153 UFG is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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