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P525 GCM

1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei76,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 GCM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2008 86,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,390 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,076 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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P525 GCM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 76,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P525 GCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P525 GCM?

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What year was P525 GCM registered?

P525 GCM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P525 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 GCM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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