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P292 VYJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 VYJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 135,493 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 135,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 120,747 miles

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

front exhaust down pipe/flexi section blowing slightly

front number plate cracked

front sub frame corroding

offside rear tyre tread getting low on inner edge

slight movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 113,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 106,952 miles

front brake discs rusty and pads getting low

front number plate cracked

front subframe rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2006 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front brake discs rusty and pads getting low

front number plate cracked

front subframe rusty

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P292 VYJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 72,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P292 VYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P292 VYJ registered?

P292 VYJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P292 VYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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