MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front wiper blades split
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
minor exhaust blow from centre section
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
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)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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