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P751 OWU

1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,594 mi
Last recorded51,594 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei76,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 OWU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Sei
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2007 51,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,251 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 47,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 42,282 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Sei?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,043
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Steering rack gaiter split 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Stop lamp not working 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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P751 OWU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 76,830 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 Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P751 OWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P751 OWU registered?

P751 OWU is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Sei, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P751 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 OWU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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