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P281 KWC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 KWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 58,169 miles

air bag light flashing

hand brake travel high

nearside rear tyre out of shape

suspension bushes worn

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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P281 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P281 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 P281 KWC registered?

P281 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P281 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 KWC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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