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P756 RFV

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 RFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,993 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 131,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,172 miles

rear number plate lamp deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2012 125,172 miles

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

rear number plate lamp deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2011 122,473 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 122,303 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,941 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 108,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,721 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn beyond legal limit on inner edge of tread

surface cracks on nearside front tyre down tread

surface cut on offside rear tyre inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2007 72,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 72,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,683 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn and scuffed on inner and outer sidewalls and worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,683 miles

nearside front tyre worn and scuffed on inner and outer sidewalls and worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread

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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P756 RFV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P756 RFV, 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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P756 RFV is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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