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P944 XCN

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,259 mi
Last recorded54,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 XCN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,259 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,234 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,924 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 43,883 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,498 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 38,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,702 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 35,694 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on inside edge

oil filter corroded

rear strut top mountings slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 34,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,582 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 31,812 miles

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

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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P944 XCN is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P944 XCN, 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 P944 XCN registered?

P944 XCN is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P944 XCN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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