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P504 CRC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,689 mi
Last recorded60,689 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 CRC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,460 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 55,456 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,430 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,627 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 46,567 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise both steering rack gaitors twisted

advise very slight binding to o/s/f brake

front reg plate poor condition

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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P504 CRC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P504 CRC, 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 P504 CRC registered?

P504 CRC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P504 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 CRC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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