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P524 CRD

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,005 mi
Last recorded69,005 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 CRD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,005 miles

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

center exhaust repaired

front exhaust flexy pipe worn/broken

rear axle bushes starting to perrish

rear exhaust box baffles broken up

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 7 Feb 2011 68,999 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front exhuast flexy pipe worn / broken

rear axle bushes starting to perrish

rear exhaust box baffles broken up

slight play in o/s/ steering arm

Fail 12 Feb 2010 286,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s headlight condensated

slight play in steering arms inner fixings

Pass 12 Feb 2010 286,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s headlight condensated

slight play in steering arms inner fixings

Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,499 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 81,499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,328 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 75,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,944 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 68,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,331 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CATALYST REAR JOINT

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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P524 CRD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P524 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 P524 CRD registered?

P524 CRD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P524 CRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 CRD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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