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P393 GNV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,953 mi
Last recorded88,953 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 GNV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,953 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

near side rear bumper slightly loose

near side steering arm slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

near side rear bumper slightly loose

near side steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 80,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,798 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,951 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,824 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,561 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

offside front indicator damaged although still operational repair is recommended

Fail 13 Feb 2008 68,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front indicator damaged although still operational repair is recommended

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,052 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 66,049 miles

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

front brake discs poor condtion

rear trailing arm bushes worn

windscreen chipped

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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P393 GNV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P393 GNV, 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 P393 GNV registered?

P393 GNV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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