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P586 PHW

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,688 mi
Last recorded103,688 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 PHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No rear seats fitted at the time of test.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 102,952 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 102,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,186 miles

stone chip in windscreen

sun strip

Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,797 miles

front pads low

slight exhaust blow

slight play steering

under gaurds fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 94,848 miles

o/s/r light lense slight cracked not showing white light

slight damage to chassis rail rear

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,088 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 91,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 87,866 miles

engine misfiring

Fail 1 Sep 2005 87,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine misfiring

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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P586 PHW is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P586 PHW, 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 P586 PHW registered?

P586 PHW is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P586 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P586 PHW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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