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R868 DHW

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,009 mi
Last recorded110,009 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 110,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner wing area (4.11 (a) (i))

all of the steel suspension components are extensively corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (at rear brake union) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

damage to nearside rear lamp lens

nearside & offside rear brake efficiencies down

parking brake only just passed(16%)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2018 107,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (at rear brake union) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

damage to nearside rear lamp lens

nearside & offside rear brake efficiencies down

parking brake only just passed(16%)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner & outer faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear road wheel inner balance weight just catching trailing arm

Oil leak ()

rear foot brake efficiency only just passed (57%)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 18 Feb 2016 101,933 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,964 miles

Excessive oil leak which in my view is a danger to other road users!!

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 97,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Excessive oil leak which in my view is a danger to other road users!!

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

advise srs warning light flashing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,238 miles

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

Oil leak

advise srs warning light flashing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,253 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,049 miles

travel at handbrake lever

SRS light on

offside rear brake disc slightly worn & rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,608 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 11 Mar 2009 562,221 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 44,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R868 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R868 DHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R868 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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