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P169 HBA

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,936 mi
Last recorded109,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 HBA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,936 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 109,936 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drivers Window Broken

Nearside Rear Bumper Insecure

Vehicle Very Rusty Underneath Been Stood

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 10,757 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 94,951 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 88,282 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 87,802 miles

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

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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P169 HBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P169 HBA, 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 P169 HBA registered?

P169 HBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P169 HBA safe to buy?

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