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R539 TRV

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,978 mi
Last recorded141,978 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 TRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 141,978 miles

front pads look very low(full inspection now stongly advisable)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 141,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads look low

noise from o/s/front hub(poss worn bearing)

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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R539 TRV is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R539 TRV, 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 R539 TRV registered?

R539 TRV is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R539 TRV safe to buy?

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