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P736 GJC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,910 mi
Last recorded51,910 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 GJC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,521 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,193 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 15,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,668 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,422 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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P736 GJC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P736 GJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P736 GJC registered?

P736 GJC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P736 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P736 GJC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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