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P842 DNP

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,066 mi
Last recorded83,066 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 DNP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,066 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR RADIUS ARMS CORRODING WITH AGE

FUEL FILLER KNECK CORRODING WITH AGE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 18 Aug 2010 83,075 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

BOTH SIDES REAR RADIUS ARMS CORRODING WITH AGE

FUEL FILLER KNECK CORRODING WITH AGE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 21 May 2009 81,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 81,773 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2007 71,406 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 71,406 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

hand brake soon req attention

Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2005 57,639 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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P842 DNP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P842 DNP, 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 P842 DNP registered?

P842 DNP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P842 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 DNP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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