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P859 PGT

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 PGT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 97,178 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 97,178 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 97,179 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 97,179 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 97,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,179 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 95,135 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 85,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,732 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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P859 PGT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P859 PGT, 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 P859 PGT registered?

P859 PGT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P859 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 PGT shows 12 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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