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P638 LAC

1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,238 mi
Last recorded81,238 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 LAC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,072 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 67,072 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 66,934 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P638 LAC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 72,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P638 LAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P638 LAC registered?

P638 LAC is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P638 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 LAC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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