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P539 NBF

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,779 mi
Last recorded70,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 NBF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,779 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 4 Jul 2009 70,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 5 Jul 2008 62,282 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 62,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,368 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P539 NBF is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P539 NBF, 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 P539 NBF registered?

P539 NBF is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P539 NBF safe to buy?

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