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P792 CDP

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,325 mi
Last recorded69,325 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 CDP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,325 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 69,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,600 miles

Park brake lever long travel

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 53,008 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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P792 CDP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P792 CDP, 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 P792 CDP registered?

P792 CDP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P792 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P792 CDP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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