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P496 CRD

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,991 mi
Last recorded49,991 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 CRD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,991 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from engine suspect water pump.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,133 miles

coolant leak water pump area.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 44,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak water pump area.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,910 miles

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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P496 CRD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue 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 P496 CRD, 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 P496 CRD registered?

P496 CRD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P496 CRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 CRD 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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