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P854 PWY

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 PWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,626 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,043 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 23,043 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,425 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 22,425 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,835 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 20,835 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AND SIDEWALL

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,906 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,880 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,830 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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P854 PWY is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P854 PWY, 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 P854 PWY registered?

P854 PWY is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P854 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P854 PWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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