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P740 YPM

1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,061 mi
Last recorded80,061 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 YPM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,061 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,047 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 71,393 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack up

Pass 27 Sep 2007 71,393 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack up

Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,817 miles

o/s door chip †slight oil leaks †both rear tyres wearing on edges †rear trailing arms front bushes cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2005 54,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P740 YPM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 72,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P740 YPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P740 YPM registered?

P740 YPM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P740 YPM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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