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P907 JYC

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP907 JYC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,536 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,909 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor perished o,k at time of test.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 69,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s steering rack gaitor perished o,k at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,278 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 61,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,176 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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P907 JYC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P907 JYC, 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 P907 JYC registered?

P907 JYC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P907 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P907 JYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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