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P408 ORO

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,911 mi
Last recorded50,911 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 ORO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 45,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,584 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 43,584 miles

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

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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P408 ORO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P408 ORO, 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 P408 ORO registered?

P408 ORO is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P408 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 ORO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P408 ORO have outstanding finance?

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