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P455 TGA

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,057 mi
Last recorded84,057 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 TGA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,754 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak †brake pads low front and rear

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,376 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 72,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leaks,osf tyre getting low on edges!!!!

Pass 4 Aug 2005 65,204 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 65,204 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak poss headgasket,slight leak from osr shock absorber!!!!

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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P455 TGA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P455 TGA, 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 P455 TGA registered?

P455 TGA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P455 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 TGA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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