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P713 KWJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 KWJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 115,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 111,532 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 111,532 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 107,201 miles

handbrake warning lamp on

long travel in handbrake

nearside rear shocker slightly damp

oil leak

overheating problem

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 21 Nov 2005 100,943 miles

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

both front tyres and off side rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

major engine oil leak

near side number plate lamp dull

Fail 21 Nov 2005 100,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

both front tyres and off side rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

major engine oil leak

near side number plate lamp dull

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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P713 KWJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P713 KWJ, 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 P713 KWJ registered?

P713 KWJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 November 1996.

Is P713 KWJ safe to buy?

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