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P842 KBA

1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 KBA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 87,891 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,818 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre on limits

Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre on limits

Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,045 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 54,768 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P842 KBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 72,790 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P842 KBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P842 KBA registered?

P842 KBA is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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