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P559 WSH

1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

69,553 mi
Last recorded69,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi67,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 WSH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front brakes bionding on

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,685 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 64,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P559 WSH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in White 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 P559 WSH, 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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P559 WSH is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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