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P503 TDD

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,371 mi
Last recorded50,371 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,371 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2014 50,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2013 47,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,304 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,578 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 39,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,707 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 TDD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDD, 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 TDD registered?

P503 TDD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P503 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 TDD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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