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P889 PGT

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,961 mi
Last recorded59,961 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 PGT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,961 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,196 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,326 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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P889 PGT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P889 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 P889 PGT registered?

P889 PGT is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P889 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P889 PGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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