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P373 MLO

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 MLO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 97,738 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 97,738 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,090 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 91,088 miles

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

due to excessive gas leak at exaust emissions test has not been done

Pass 12 May 2010 88,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 85,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 85,203 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 82,152 miles

there is an oil leak at the gearbox

Fail 9 May 2008 82,152 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

there is an oil leak at the gearbox

Pass 12 May 2007 79,026 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 74,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 74,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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P373 MLO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P373 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 P373 MLO registered?

P373 MLO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 September 1996.

Is P373 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 MLO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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