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P596 EFC

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 EFC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,400 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,400 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,010 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,428 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,411 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,763 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,763 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,589 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,589 miles

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

minor exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,148 miles

Both rear tyres scolloped on inner edges

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

Centre rear seat belt buckle outer case damaged

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2007 59,148 miles

Both rear tyres scolloped on inner edges

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

Centre rear seat belt buckle outer case damaged

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,764 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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P596 EFC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 P596 EFC, 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 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P596 EFC?

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What year was P596 EFC registered?

P596 EFC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P596 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 EFC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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