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P346 JHJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,098 mi
Last recorded112,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 JHJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake lines and flexis coverd in mud and road water

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,678 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 94,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

centre exhaust heavely corroded and weak

spare tyre worn smoth

Pass 30 Jan 2010 86,623 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,240 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 79,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 72,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 64,158 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,153 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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P346 JHJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P346 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 P346 JHJ registered?

P346 JHJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P346 JHJ safe to buy?

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