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P380 PCV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,773 mi
Last recorded78,773 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 PCV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 78,773 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced not working when brakes applied (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced not working when position lights on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside at body mounting (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside at body mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,296 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner to mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,296 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor 30.cm sub-frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner to mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 56,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,075 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,085 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,740 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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P380 PCV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P380 PCV, 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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P380 PCV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 November 1996.

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