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P83 EOL

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 EOL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 134,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 134,346 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 134,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P83 EOL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P83 EOL, 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

How do I check the history of P83 EOL?

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What year was P83 EOL registered?

P83 EOL is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P83 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 EOL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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