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P387 GNE

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,355 mi
Last recorded90,355 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 GNE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 90,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,075 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 83,075 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,313 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 69,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 64,296 miles

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

battery insecure

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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P387 GNE is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P387 GNE, 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 P387 GNE registered?

P387 GNE is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P387 GNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 GNE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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