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P556 GCM

1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,409 mi
Last recorded11,409 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 GCM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,409 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 11,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 110,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,446 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P556 GCM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 72,790 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P556 GCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P556 GCM registered?

P556 GCM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P556 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 GCM shows 5 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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