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P974 OKM

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

140,992 mi
Last recorded140,992 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 OKM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 140,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,552 miles

Slight play at steering rack detected at end rack on nearside front and offside front

Fail 4 Oct 2008 135,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play at steering rack detected at end rack on nearside front and offside front

Pass 3 Oct 2007 130,624 miles

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

exhaust corroded

near side front indicator unit has condensation

recommend to grease brake pipes

Fail 21 Sep 2007 130,516 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front indicator lamp unit has condensation

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

Recommend to grease brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2006 117,922 miles

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

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2005 102,411 miles

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

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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P974 OKM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red 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 P974 OKM, 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 P974 OKM registered?

P974 OKM is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P974 OKM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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