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P865 PWY

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,106 mi
Last recorded77,106 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 PWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 77,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,959 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,959 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,865 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,102 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 53,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

r/n/s tyre begining to perish on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,063 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 48,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P865 PWY is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P865 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P865 PWY registered?

P865 PWY is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P865 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P865 PWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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