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P252 KWC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 KWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,910 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 100,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 98,168 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front indicator outer lens missing

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,650 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Aug 2009 91,607 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,187 miles

nearside and offside front floor panels starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 78,981 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P252 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc 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 P252 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 P252 KWC registered?

P252 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P252 KWC safe to buy?

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