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P882 NBM

1996 Proton Persona

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona73,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 NBM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 115,859 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,821 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 111,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lens has slight damage

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,993 miles

OSR light lens has slight damage

Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,993 miles

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

OSR light lens has slight damage

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 103,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 100,740 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 May 2012 100,740 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 97,769 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2011 97,769 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2010 94,347 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 94,347 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 91,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 88,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 88,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,281 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 84,281 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,546 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,546 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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P882 NBM is a 1996 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 73,922 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P882 NBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P882 NBM registered?

P882 NBM is a 1996 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P882 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P882 NBM shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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