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P980 OEX

1996 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 OEX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,951 miles

Nearside Front floor pan may soon require attention

Nearside Rear inner sill may soon require attention

Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front floor pan may soon require attention

Nearside Rear inner sill may soon require attention

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,504 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,208 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 75,208 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,259 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,033 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,360 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 55,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,613 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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P980 OEX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P980 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P980 OEX?

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What year was P980 OEX registered?

P980 OEX is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P980 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 OEX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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