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P258 KWC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,497 mi
Last recorded94,497 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 KWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 94,497 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 94,497 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 72,421 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 72,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2006 59,439 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

considable travle on hand brake lever.

n/s/r lower suspension arm front bush considabley cracking.

rear number plate considabley disscolurd.

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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P258 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P258 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 P258 KWC registered?

P258 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P258 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 KWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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