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P342 JHJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,541 mi
Last recorded138,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 JHJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 138,541 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,428 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 125,232 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 125,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 118,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,391 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,666 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 105,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,751 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 93,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip in o/s head lamp, aim ok

cut in side wall of n/s/ front tyre cords/ply not shown

slight knock from lower steering u.j

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 93,590 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip in o/s head lamp, aim ok

cut in side wall of n/s/ front tyre cords/ply not shown

slight knock from lower steering u.j

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 89,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 86,568 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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P342 JHJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P342 JHJ, 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 P342 JHJ registered?

P342 JHJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P342 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 JHJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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