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P554 GCM

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 GCM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,203 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly dteriorated but not reducing visbility.

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

advise exhaust front flexi deteriorated

advise rear boot struts do not support the boot

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,973 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,341 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 62,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,350 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 56,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,540 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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P554 GCM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P554 GCM, 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 P554 GCM registered?

P554 GCM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P554 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P554 GCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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