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P368 MLO

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 MLO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 106,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 92,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 86,925 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,590 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 75,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 67,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P368 MLO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P368 MLO, 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 P368 MLO registered?

P368 MLO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P368 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P368 MLO shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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