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P243 KWC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 KWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,048 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

exhaust mounting splitting

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,915 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,890 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front floor corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2008 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 95,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,176 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 92,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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P243 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P243 KWC, 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 P243 KWC registered?

P243 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P243 KWC safe to buy?

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