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P870 PGT

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,023 mi
Last recorded193,023 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 PGT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 193,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm(s) corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Mar 2020 192,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension arm has slight movement at inner bush

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trail arm(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 192,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension arm has slight movement at inner bush

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trail arm(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 190,919 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipe

Nearside front suspension arm has slight movement at inner bush

Oil leak

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 14 Feb 2019 190,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to fuel pipe

Front inner brake pads beginning to wear low

Nearside front suspension arm has slight movement at inner bush

Oil leak

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Feb 2018 186,403 miles

Nearside front suspension arm has slight movement at an inner bush

Oil leak ()

Os tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

Slight corrosion to fuel pipe(s)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 182,193 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 182,132 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trail arm bush sill/ suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 177,912 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 177,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 170,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

signs of fuel seepage around tank area

Fail 13 Feb 2015 169,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 161,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of seepage from around fuel tank area

Fail 7 Mar 2014 161,660 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of seepage from around fuel tank area

Pass 5 Mar 2013 152,602 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded and showing signs of possible leakage.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 152,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded and showing signs of possible leakage.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 144,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear brake bake plate extensively corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 136,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 131,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 122,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 111,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 111,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 104,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

surface corrosion visible front suspension areas

Pass 22 Feb 2006 91,843 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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P870 PGT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P870 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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P870 PGT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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