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P595 SCK

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 SCK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,632 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,391 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 63,391 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,898 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 59,898 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2005

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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P595 SCK is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P595 SCK, 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 P595 SCK registered?

P595 SCK is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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