CarVerify

Free Car Check

P379 YLJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 YLJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,422 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 83,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight blow exhaust front flexible section.

Pass 1 May 2015 83,383 miles

Slight blow exhaust front flexible section.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,879 miles

Noise noted from o/s/f wheel when rotated. Unable to identify during inspection. Unable to fully inspect brake pads.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre exhaust pipe severly corroded.

Noise noted from o/s/f wheel when rotated. Unable to identify during inspection. Unable to fully inspect brake pads.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,724 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,537 miles

2 Of 4 Washer Jets Inop.

Cat. Very Slow To Warm Up.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Sill Distorted / Damaged.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 69,332 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s outer sill panel distorted.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,318 miles

Lower Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s outer sill panel distorted at front.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,852 miles

O/s outer sill panel distorted.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,736 miles

Engine oil leak.

N/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition.

Some play/wear steering c oloumn top mount.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 63,736 miles

Engine oil leak.

N/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some play/wear steering c oloumn top mount.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,266 miles

N/S/F Tyre Outer Side Wall Worn.

Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 57,486 miles

Both rear trailing perished and in poor condition.

Centre and rear silencers in poor condition.

N/s/f tyre perished outer sidewall.

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant radiator in very poor condition.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,486 miles

Both rear trailing perished and in poor condition.

Centre and rear silencers in poor condition.

N/s/f tyre perished outer sidewall.

coolant radiator in very poor condition.

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
Full Proton Persona Compact reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P379 YLJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P379 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P379 YLJ?

You can check the full history of P379 YLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P379 YLJ registered?

P379 YLJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P379 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 YLJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P379 YLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P379 YLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.