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R45 BHT

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,272 mi
Last recorded146,272 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 BHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 146,272 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 146,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 139,953 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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R45 BHT is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R45 BHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R45 BHT registered?

R45 BHT is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R45 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 BHT shows 3 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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