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P655 LVT

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 LVT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 108,448 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 108,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 101,513 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 101,513 miles

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

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

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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P655 LVT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P655 LVT, 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 P655 LVT registered?

P655 LVT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P655 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 LVT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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