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P201 RWY

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,131 mi
Last recorded49,131 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 RWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,131 miles

both sides front floor becoming corroded

long travel handbrake

n/s front brake disc outer face corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both sides front floor becoming corroded

long travel handbrake

n/s front brake disc outer face corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2009 46,699 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

offside front wiper torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,699 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

offside front wiper torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,826 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 44,826 miles

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

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,675 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,674 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,027 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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P201 RWY is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P201 RWY, 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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How do I check the history of P201 RWY?

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What year was P201 RWY registered?

P201 RWY is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P201 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 RWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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