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P896 MTW

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,133 mi
Last recorded101,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 MTW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 101,133 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 101,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,288 miles

front discs look worn

Fail 12 Jan 2011 96,288 miles

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

front discs look worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,473 miles

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,473 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 86,723 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,318 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 80,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,930 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 60,527 miles

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

advise spare tyre below legal limits

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,527 miles

advise spare tyre below legal limits

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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P896 MTW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 P896 MTW, 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 29 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 P896 MTW registered?

P896 MTW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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