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P998 VVK

1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,514 mi
Last recorded72,514 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi67,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 VVK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2007 72,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,589 miles

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

Offside 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 2 Sep 2005 63,319 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 63,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P998 VVK is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P998 VVK, 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 P998 VVK registered?

P998 VVK is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P998 VVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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