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P730 ORL

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,416 mi
Last recorded64,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 ORL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 64,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 97,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,688 miles

Nearside Front wiper started to split

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement two n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 92,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,192 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre inner edge started to wear

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,988 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 78,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,911 miles

front number plate started to delaminate

n/s front head light poor beam pattern

o/s front wiper blade started to split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,239 miles

n/s front head light damp

two front brake disc rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2009 70,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil low

n/s front headlight lens damp

o/s front brake disc small runout

Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil low

n/s front headlight lens damp

o/s front brake disc small runout

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,657 miles

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,859 miles

two rear tyres uneven wear started inner edges tyres are sound

wheel arch fuel filler pipes started to corrode

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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P730 ORL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P730 ORL, 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 P730 ORL registered?

P730 ORL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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