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P674 DAU

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,507 mi
Last recorded156,507 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 DAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 156,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 154,016 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 153,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise; o/s/r fuel pipe has insufficient room. Moisture on PAS rack. Strong advise- both nearside and offside front brake pipes coreroded near flitch's.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 150,088 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 150,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 136,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 128,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 120,092 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 9 Feb 2007 120,092 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2006 111,129 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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P674 DAU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P674 DAU, 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 P674 DAU registered?

P674 DAU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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