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P973 OEX

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 OEX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,169 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear noted in rear suspension arm bushings//

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,605 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 69,743 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2005 69,743 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

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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P973 OEX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P973 OEX, 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 P973 OEX registered?

P973 OEX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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