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P445 MSF

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,332 mi
Last recorded53,332 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 MSF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,332 miles

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

various brake pipes are corroded

various suspention componants are corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,146 miles

n/s/r brake pipe and both front brake pipes are corroded

various suspention componants are corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r brake pipe and both front brake pipes are corroded

various suspention componants are corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,755 miles

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 48,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,697 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 45,696 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,741 miles

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

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,590 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,588 miles

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

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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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P445 MSF is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P445 MSF, 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 P445 MSF registered?

P445 MSF is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P445 MSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 MSF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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