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P608 LLK

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

23,540 mi
Last recorded23,540 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 LLK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 23,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper Blade split at ends

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pads approx. 75-80% worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 2,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 2,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,726 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread in places

Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places on inner part of measured area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing incomplete (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

both front tyres down to 3mm tread in places

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,171 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing / worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 63,171 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing / worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,968 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 53,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,953 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 47,953 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,267 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,576 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,668 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 32,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,300 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 32,300 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,917 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,091 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres near limitt

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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P608 LLK is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P608 LLK, 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 P608 LLK registered?

P608 LLK is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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