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P635 LAC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 LAC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,340 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,827 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 48,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,327 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL WORN

Fail 10 Sep 2014 43,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre side wall worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 41,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 38,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside sill deteriating

Pass 28 May 2010 36,249 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 May 2009 33,248 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,479 miles

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

nearside tyre has a nail in it

Fail 26 May 2006 25,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 21,875 miles

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

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

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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P635 LAC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P635 LAC, 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 P635 LAC registered?

P635 LAC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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