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P688 TGD

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,502 mi
Last recorded103,502 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 TGD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

damage to o/s rear light lens

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,076 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2012 97,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2011 92,052 miles

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

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

nearside and offside wiper blade split

offside rear lamp unit damaged

srs light on

Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,052 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside and offside wiper blade split

offside rear lamp unit damaged

srs light on

Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 85,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,825 miles

NEARSIDE ANTIROLL BAR LINK HAS BEEN TEMP REPAIRED

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 64,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,076 miles

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

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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P688 TGD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P688 TGD, 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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P688 TGD is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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