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R885 BAH

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,436 mi
Last recorded80,436 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 BAH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 80,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

car been heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car been heavily under sealed throw out

hand brake just passed at 16 percent

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car been heavily under sealed throw out

hand brake just passed at 16 percent

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on parts of suspension and underside and suspension bushes perishing

dampness around power steering tank

oil leak

underside underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,543 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,532 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

srs light on

Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

srs light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,531 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,528 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,524 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 80,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 80,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 80,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2006 80,460 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R885 BAH is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 R885 BAH, 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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R885 BAH is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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