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P503 OWP

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,181 mi
Last recorded38,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 OWP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion appearing to inner sills

high hand brake

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,322 miles

Advise brake pipes undersealed

Advise damage to nearside of vehicle

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise security of battery

Advise underbody corrosion in places

Advise unserside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Advise brake pipes undersealed

Advise damage to nearside of vehicle

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise security of battery

Advise underbody corrosion in places

Advise unserside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,747 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 28,574 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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P503 OWP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P503 OWP, 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 P503 OWP registered?

P503 OWP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P503 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 OWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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