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P245 UNH

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,452 mi
Last recorded18,452 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 UNH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,239 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 13,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,314 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 11,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 7,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,846 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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P245 UNH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P245 UNH, 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 P245 UNH registered?

P245 UNH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P245 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 UNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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