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P256 KWC

1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi67,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 KWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 84,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,912 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 77,911 miles

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

supply and fit offside front headlight bulb LLB472

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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P256 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 67,683 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 KWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P256 KWC registered?

P256 KWC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P256 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 KWC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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