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P972 SHS

1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi67,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 SHS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,245 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 77,497 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 77,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 73,323 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2007 73,323 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 66,644 miles

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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P972 SHS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P972 SHS, 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 P972 SHS registered?

P972 SHS is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P972 SHS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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